Daily Archives: February 24, 2023

Man allegedly armed with machine gun on Bourbon Street among those let off by Orleans prosecutor

By David Jones | WVUE | February 24, 2023 CLICK FOR VIDEO NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A Tennessee man allegedly caught carrying a modified machine gun on Bourbon Street was among more than a dozen arrestees whose cases were refused by a prosecutor from Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams’ office on Mardi Gras. Keaton…

New Orleans DA orders ‘extensive’ review of ‘improper’ dismissal of gun charges during Carnival

By Rob Masson | WVUE | February 24, 2023 CLICK FOR VIDEO NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A decision made by a top prosecutor within the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s office freed over a dozen people who were found illegally carrying a weapon during Mardi Gras festivities and is now facing heavy criticism. A crime watchdog group and…