Mag Judge Juana Lombard raised bond to $1.7 million today for former Newman teacher Benoit Cransac, accused on 17 new video voyeurism charges. Prosecutors say he focused in on two individuals. They also say he's been attempting to reach out to Newman staff members
19-year-old Tyrese Harris pleads guilty to a five count federal indictment, charging him with involvement in three carjackings, including one at Costco last year, which resulted in serious injuries to a New Orleans woman. He faces a possible life sentence.
A civil lawsuit filed in Orleans court this afternoon reveals new details about an alleged beating incident involving Alvin Kamara in Las Vegas earlier this year. Alleged victim Darnell green is suing the saints running back for $10 million. No comment so far from Kamara‘s atty
Judge Michael Mentz approves a 30 day delay in a fairness hearing in the Bob Dean Nursing home settlement case to allow more time to determine his assets. New date November 2nd
Attorneys for residents of Bob’s deans nursing homes meet behind closed doors with Judge Mentz in JP trying to determine a framework to move forward with settlements. One group wants to tap into nearly $15 million of insurance proceeds, another wants Dean’s assets assessed
Former state democratic chair Karen Carter Peterson pleads guilty to one count of wire fraud before Federal Judge Sarah Vance. Could face up to 20 years in prison when sentenced later
Former Louisiana democratic party chair Karen Carter Peterson enters a not guilty plea in federal magistrate court in New Orleans. She is now headed over to judge Sarah Vance where she is expected to plead guilty to one count of wire fraud. Faces a possible 20 year sentence