Verdict: Federal jury sides with St. John Parish officials in free speech lawsuit
A panel of nine jurors in a federal First Amendment trial found the St. John the Baptist Parish government and its two top officials did not violate the free speech rights of a resident who was prevented from delivering a speech about Parish President Jaclyn Hotard’s family’s financial interests in a land
Louisiana environmental activist loses freedom of speech lawsuit against parish officials
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana parish officials who threatened to arrest and imprison an environmental activist as she attempted to speak during a public meeting did not violate her right to freedom of speech, a unanimous civil jury ruled Wednesday.
Jury rules in favor of St. John Parish president in lawsuit over public comments
A jury reached a verdict Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 29) on a First Amendment case filed by environmental justice activist Joy Banner against St. John the Baptist Parish.
Jury rules in favor of St. John Parish officials in case involving environmental advocate
A jury reached a verdict Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 29) on a First Amendment case filed by environmental justice activist Joy Banner against St. John the Baptist Parish President Jaclyn Hotard, Parish Council President Michael Wright and the parish.
St. John the Baptist Parish cleared in First Amendment lawsuit
A jury found that the defendants didn’t violate Joy Banner’s right to free speech or the Louisiana Open Meetings Law. But testimony revealed a hatred the Parish President harbors against the co-founders of The Descendants Project.
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A Gretna Democrat enters the race for Parish Council District 1: 'It's a melting pot'
A new candidate has emerged in the race for Jefferson Parish Council District 1, one who could become the district's first ...
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St. Bernard Parish Saw Major Expansions and Openings in 2024
St. Bernard Parish showcased its ability to grow, adapt and modernize while staying true to its roots. Across industries and ...
Iberia Parish Corrections Officer arrested for bringing contraband into the jail
IBERIA PARISH, La. ( KLFY) – An Iberia Parish Corrections Officer has been arrested for Malfeasance in Office. Earlier in ...
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Boil water advisory lifted for parts of St. Bernard Parish, officials say
A boil water advisory for parts of St. Bernard Parish was lifted Thursday after water samples tested negative for bacteria ...
Results of DUI patrols in Evangeline Parish
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Lafourche Parish man arrested second time on computer solicitation allegations
A Lafourche Parish man is the latest arrest made by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Office’s Internet Crimes Against Children ...
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Bossier Parish home provides pathway for homeless young women
Barton has fostered children for decades and has five children of her own. She saw the need for creating House of Grace more ...
Lafayette Parish jury convicts Habitual Offender of Aggravated Flight
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – A Lafayette jury convicted Kerry Duane Chaisson of Aggravated Flight from an officer which stemmed ...
Michigan priest removed by church after making apparent Nazi salute at pro-life event
Calvin Robinson, who was a priest with the Anglican Catholic Church, had his license revoked after making an apparent Nazi ...