malfeasance
Coverage of malfeasance in the Nexus archive.
- Louisiana court halts criminal indictment against state attorney general
Louisiana's highest court halted the criminal indictment against state attorney general Liz Murrill. A New Orleans grand jury charged her with 16 counts of intimidation and malfeasance related to a law affecting the city’s courts. The case involves a political conflict between Republican state leaders and New Orleans officials.
- As Trump Politicizes Justice Dept., Prosecutors Struggle With Grand Juries
The article highlights how the politicization of the Justice Department under Trump has led to grand jury malfeasance and prosecutors' struggles to secure indictments, raising concerns about the integrity of the justice system.
- New Orleans sheriff indicted on 30 counts just days before term ends
New Orleans Sheriff Susan Hutson faces a 30-count indictment for malfeasance and payroll fraud linked to a 2025 mass jail escape. The charges were filed days before her term ends, marking a dramatic end to her tenure that began in 2022 with reform promises.