Laurie White

A special prosecutor dismissed felony charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, who was accused of threatening officials opposing a court overhaul in New Orleans. The dismissal followed a Louisiana Supreme Court ruling that the indictment process was flawed and pressure from local officials, with Murrill claiming the case was malicious. Political tensions between state Republicans and New Orleans Democrats over the court changes contributed to the dispute.

A special prosecutor dismissed felony charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, who faced accusations of threatening jobs of New Orleans officials opposing a court overhaul. The case was paused due to procedural issues, and the dismissal followed a letter from city officials urging the special prosecutor to drop the case. Murrill claimed the charges were malicious, while Republican Governor Jeff Landry pledged support.

Charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, including public intimidation and malfeasance, were dropped by special prosecutor Laurie White at the request of New Orleans officials. Murrill claimed no crime was committed, while the dispute centered on her warning to city officials about potential charges under state usurper laws related to a court clerk's position.

Rep. Clay Higgins has requested the FBI to investigate the Orleans Parish grand jury that indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. The charges were later dismissed, and Louisiana's governor ordered a state police investigation into the same proceedings.

A special prosecutor dismissed felony charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, who faced accusations of threatening officials opposing a court overhaul in New Orleans. The case was delayed due to procedural issues, and Murrill called the charges baseless, while local leaders urged the dismissal. Political tensions arose between state Republicans and Democratic New Orleans officials over a law consolidating court clerk offices.

A special prosecutor dismissed felony charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, who faced accusations of threatening New Orleans officials over a court overhaul. The case was previously put on hold by the Louisiana Supreme Court due to procedural issues. Political tensions between state Republicans and New Orleans Democrats, including accusations of intimidation, were central to the dispute.

Criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill were dismissed by special prosecutor Laurie A. White after receiving letters from alleged victims urging the case to be dropped. Murrill faced 16 felony counts, including malfeasance in office and public intimidation, related to letters she sent to New Orleans city officials.

New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno and city leaders requested a special prosecutor to dismiss criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. The charges stem from a legal dispute over the appointment of an interim court clerk and an alleged threat to jail the appointee. A grand jury indicted Murrill on 16 counts of intimidation and malfeasance.

New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno and other officials allegedly threatened by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill requested a special prosecutor to dismiss a 16-count felony indictment against Murrill. The charges stem from letters Murrill sent to city officials allegedly threatening removal if they opposed a state law consolidating court clerk positions. The request for dismissal cited concerns about public interest and legal viability, with the Louisiana Supreme Court having issued an emergency stay.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed motions to subpoena records from Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams and special prosecutor Laurie White to challenge her indictment on eight counts of malfeasance and public intimidation. The charges relate to letters she sent to city officials in May about a special election, and the Louisiana Supreme Court has stayed the indictment while revoking her arrest warrant. Murrill seeks internal communications and correspondence involving multiple officials and media organizations.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's legal team requested a judge to subpoena communications between Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams and special prosecutor Laurie A. White regarding a grand jury investigation that led to Murrill's indictment on 16 counts of malfeasance and public intimidation. The charges stem from letters Murrill sent to officials threatening their removal over resistance to a state law consolidating clerks' offices.

A Louisiana Supreme Court stay has halted the criminal case against Attorney General Liz Murrill, who was indicted by an Orleans Parish grand jury on 16 counts of intimidation and malfeasance. A legal expert cited procedural irregularities in the indictment process, including a closed court return and leaks from the grand jury, as reasons the case may be dismissed.

The Louisiana Supreme Court quashed an arrest warrant for Attorney General Liz Murrill and stayed a 16-count indictment against her related to a letter she sent to New Orleans officials. The court cited questionable grand jury proceedings and procedural irregularities, allowing Murrill to seek dismissal of the charges.

The Louisiana Supreme Court vacated an arrest warrant for Attorney General Liz Murrill after granting her a stay of indictment on 16 felony counts. The 4-3 decision ordered the warrant recalled, with dissenting justices criticizing the majority for bypassing procedural norms. The court directed officials to remove the warrant from law enforcement databases.

The Louisiana Supreme Court halted the criminal case against state Attorney General Liz Murrill after finding procedural flaws in the indictment, including conflicts of interest involving special prosecutor Laurie White. The case stems from a political dispute over court system changes and a contested clerk position in New Orleans, where Democrats control the city government.

A New Orleans grand jury indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on charges including intimidation and malfeasance, accusing her of threatening local officials during a dispute over the Orleans Parish criminal court clerk's office. Murrill and Governor Jeff Landry denied the allegations, calling the indictment retaliatory and unconstitutional.

A New Orleans grand jury indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on charges including intimidation and malfeasance, accusing her of threatening local officials during a dispute over the Orleans Parish criminal court clerk's office. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry defended Murrill, vowing to pardon her, while prosecutors called the case 'open and shut.'

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill was indicted on 16 felony counts by an Orleans Parish grand jury, with evidence including letters she sent to New Orleans officials. The letters referenced Louisiana’s usurper statutes and threatened legal consequences if recipients did not drop a clerk dispute, prompting claims of political retaliation and potential legal conflicts between the state and city.

A New Orleans grand jury indicted Attorney General Liz Murrill on 16 counts of intimidation and malfeasance in office for threatening to remove elected officials over a state law. The charges stem from letters she sent to Mayor Helena Moreno, District Attorney Jason Williams, and several city council members after they installed an interim clerk of criminal court.