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Criminal justice bills proposed
One would extend parole eligibility for those serving life sentences The group Louisiana for Prison Alternatives will push ... Read more
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Sulphur man pleads guilty to racketeering charge
<p class="indent">A 56-year-old Sulphur man pleaded guilty to one count of racketeering Thursday in state district court.</p><p class="indent">James ... Read more
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Lake Arthur man pleads guilty ahead of trial
Charges include obstruction of justice and possession of stolen items JENNINGS — A Lake Arthur man pleaded guilty ... Read more
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House panel favors idea of allowing persons with felony voting privilege
BATON ROUGE — Legislation giving persons on felony probation and parole an opportunity to vote cleared the House ... Read more