Orleans DA Recruits Fired Jail Deputies, Citing “Unmatched Experience in Emptying Jails”
After two deputies were fired for mistakenly releasing an inmate, DA Jason Williams quickly recruited them for a new unit within his office. The “Accelerated Release Taskforce” is designed to fast-track freedom for suspects before formal charges even materialize an approach Williams calls “efficient, if nothing else.”
NOPD Launches ‘Catch and Release’ Program for Store Clerks Attempting to Defend Themselves
NOPD’s new “Catch and Release” policy ensures store clerks who defend themselves face immediate legal consequences—while armed robbers get a lecture, a free Uber ride, and a city-sponsored second chance.