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Lee Zurik Investigation: A tale of two sheriffs
Lee Zurik Investigation: A tale of two sheriffs
Orleans Parish's sheriff writes a law firm a bi-weekly check, totaling at least $65,000, with little proof of work done by the law firm. In nearby St. John Parish, they have a much different arrangement.more>>
Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman writes the law firm Usry, Weeks & Matthews a bi-weekly check, totaling at least $65,000. The payment is made with little proof of work done by the law firm. They don't submit a detailed hourly billing account, don't even charge an hourly rate, only a bi-weekly flat fee with some added-on costs, for a total of about $1.7 million a year. In nearby St. John Parish, they have a much different arrangement.more>>
Out to Lunch: Councilwoman, judge react to investigation at Criminal Court
Out to Lunch: Councilwoman, judge react to investigation at Criminal Court
A city councilwoman speaks out about FOX 8's report, revealing expensive meals that have been purchased in recent years for judges, juries and court staff at Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.
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A New Orleans city councilwoman speaks out about the FOX 8 Investigates report that revealed expensive meals that have been purchased in recent years for judges, juries and court staff at Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.
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Out to Lunch: Pricey meals for jurors, court staff at Orleans Criminal Court
Out to Lunch: Pricey meals for jurors, court staff at Orleans Criminal Court
A FOX 8 investigation into court records at Orleans Parish Criminal Court revealed jurors there are eating far better than most, and court staff are eating for free -- all at the expense of taxpayers.
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A FOX 8 investigation into court records at Orleans Parish Criminal Court revealed jurors there are eating far better than most, and court staff are eating for free -- all at the expense of taxpayers.more>>
Cashing In After Isaac: Best of both worlds in St. Bernard
Cashing In After Isaac: Best of both worlds in St. Bernard
As another hurricane season approaches, we focus on St. Bernard Parish, where salaried government employees are paid at a regular hourly rate for all hours worked -- and even those not worked.more>>
As another hurricane season approaches, we focus on St. Bernard Parish, where salaried government employees are paid at a regular hourly rate for all hours worked -- and even those not worked.more>>
Feds investigate former St. Charles DA
Feds investigate former St. Charles DA
The FBI has requested records from the Clerk of Court's office, and our sources say the probe involves DWI's and alleged sexual favors.more>>
The FBI has requested records from the Clerk of Court's office, and our sources say the probe involves DWI's and alleged sexual favors.more>>
FOX 8 Defenders: Prosecutors build bigger case against pastor
FOX 8 Defenders: Prosecutors build bigger case against pastor
Prepared to go to trial today, Pastor Elijah Mealancon got worked up when he heard prosecutors tell the judge they would be filing a new bill of informationmore>>
Prepared to go to trial today, Pastor Elijah Mealancon got worked up when he heard prosecutors tell the judge they would be filing a new bill of information.more>>
FOX 8 Defenders: Local Festiva dispute settled
FOX 8 Defenders: Local Festiva dispute settled
The FOX 8 Defenders started investigating the national resort rental company for alleged fraud a year and a half ago.
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The FOX 8 Defenders started investigating the national resort rental company for alleged fraud a year and a half ago.more>>
FOX 8 Investigates: Civil Service considering emergency overtime reforms
FOX 8 Investigates: Civil Service considering emergency overtime reforms
A FOX 8 investigation into City Hall executives earning an unprecedented amount of overtime during Hurricane Isaac leads to proposed rule changes.more>>
A FOX 8 investigation into City Hall executives earning an unprecedented amount of overtime during Hurricane Isaac leads to proposed rule changes.more>>
FOX 8/The Lens Investigation: Historic house move payments debate
FOX 8/The Lens Investigation: Historic house move payments debate
In 2010, the city spent federal dollars to relocate dozens of historic homes to other New Orleans neighborhoods. Two years after the big move, many residents aren't too pleased with their new neighbors.more>>
In 2010, the city spent federal dollars to lift dozens of historic homes off of their foundations and relocate them to other New Orleans neighborhoods to be preserved. Two years after the big move, many residents aren't too pleased with their new neighbors.more>>
FOX 8 Defenders: Man arrested in storm screen theft
FOX 8 Defenders: Man arrested in storm screen theft
A local man was arrested and is the subject of a second investigation after a FOX 8 Defenders report. In a follow-up, investigators on both sides of the river are focused on Cornelius Washington.more>>
A local man was arrested and is the subject of a second investigation after a FOX 8 Defenders report. In a follow-up, investigators on both sides of the river are focused on Cornelius Washington.more>>
FOX 8 Investigates: New developments in historic house-moving project
FOX 8 Investigates: New developments in historic house-moving project
FOX 8 and The Lens have learned the city of New Orleans has revoked $2 million from a group that played a big role in a massive house moving project.more>>
FOX 8 and The Lens have learned the city of New Orleans has revoked $2 million from a group that played a big role in a massive house moving project.more>>
FOX 8 Investigates: New Orleans jail plans worry reformers
FOX 8 Investigates: New Orleans jail plans worry reformers
Emails show discussions are underway, and plans have been drawn, to build a new jail in Orleans Parish that could hold 600 more inmates than are currently allowed under city law.more>>
In a joint investigation with The Lens, FOX 8 News has obtained emails that show discussions are underway, and plans have been drawn, to build a new jail in Orleans Parish that could hold 600 more inmates than are currently allowed under city law.more>>
FOX 8 Investigates Update: NOPD officers didn’t do their jobs
FOX 8 Investigates Update: NOPD officers didn’t do their jobs
FOX 8 has learned that an NOPD internal investigator has found that two officers who handled a violent hit and run crash did not do their jobs.more>>
After a FOX 8 Investigates report, "Hidden in Plain Sight," prompted the NOPD to launch its own departmental probe, FOX 8 has learned that an NOPD internal investigator has found that two officers who handled a violent hit and run crash did not do their jobs.more>>
FOX 8 Investigates: Hidden in Plain Sight
FOX 8 Investigates: Hidden in Plain Sight
The owner of a large diesel pickup truck that was stolen and involved in a destructive hit and run in September 2011 says New Orleans Police took seven months to tell him what happened to his truck.more>>
The owner of a large diesel pickup truck that was stolen and involved in a destructive hit and run in September 2011 says New Orleans Police took seven months to tell him what happened to his truck.more>>
The Lens: City contractor accused in kickback deal is set to plead guilty and is cooperating
The Lens: City contractor accused in kickback deal is set to plead guilty and is cooperating
As expected, a one-time city contractor facing federal charges in a Nagin-era kickback scheme is cooperating with investigators and is set to plead guilty next week, according to his attorney and court documents.more>>
As expected, a one-time city contractor facing federal charges in a Nagin-era kickback scheme is cooperating with investigators and is set to plead guilty next week, according to his attorney and court documents.more>>
FOX 8 Investigates: NOPD settles dispute with former cop
FOX 8 Investigates: NOPD settles dispute with former cop
A former New Orleans Police Department sergeant who claims he was pressured into resigning from the force has cleared up his personnel file.more>>
A former New Orleans Police Department sergeant who claims he was pressured into resigning from the force has cleared up his personnel file.more>>
FOX 8 Investigates: Historic homes left roofless
FOX 8 Investigates: Historic homes left roofless
The city spent millions of dollars to save them from demolition. Now there's concern over whether historic homes that were moved off the footprint of the future VA hospitalmore>>
The city spent millions of dollars to save them from demolition. Now there's concern over whether historic homes that were moved off the footprint of the future VA hospitalmore>>
FOX 8 Investigates: IG clears NOPD Chief Serpas
FOX 8 Investigates: IG clears NOPD Chief Serpas
The city's inspector general has cleared New Orleans police chief Ronal Serpas of any wrongdoing in connection with the chief's pension application.But, IGmore>>
The city's inspector general has cleared New Orleans police chief Ronal Serpas of any wrongdoing in connection with the chief's pension application.But, IGmore>>
Serpas responds after FOX 8 investigates his NOPD return
Serpas responds after FOX 8 investigates his NOPD return
New Orleans -- The NAACP is calling for an investigation into alleged inconsistencies surrounding last year's return of New Orleans Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas.brmore>>
The NAACP is calling for an investigation into alleged inconsistencies surrounding last year's return of New Orleans Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas.
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FOX 8 Investigates: NOPD officer arrested for writing fake tickets
FOX 8 Investigates: NOPD officer arrested for writing fake tickets
A New Orleans police officer has been accused of writing hundreds of fake tickets in a scheme to collect overtime he did not earn.In June, New Orleans Police officermore>>
A New Orleans police officer has been accused of writing hundreds of fake tickets in a scheme to collect overtime he did not earn.In June, New Orleans Police officermore>>
FOX 8 Investigates: OPP nurse claims unsanitary conditions
FOX 8 Investigates: OPP nurse claims unsanitary conditions
It is home to 2,000 of some of the city's worst offenders.Besides people convicted of crimes, the Orleans Parish Prison also houses hundreds of people awaitingmore>>
It is home to 2,000 of some of the city's worst offenders.Besides people convicted of crimes, the Orleans Parish Prison also houses hundreds of people awaitingmore>>
Exclusive: Teen says cop threatened him with 2 guns, DA won't prosecute
Exclusive: Teen says cop threatened him with 2 guns, DA won't prosecute
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Confused and angry, 18-year-old Michael Martin says the justice system failed him.more>>
Exclusive video: Off-duty NOPD cop pulls out 2 guns during dispute
Exclusive video: Off-duty NOPD cop pulls out 2 guns during dispute
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Two guns, two men, but only one of them was armed. It all made for an unusual April afternoon in New Orleans East that left one New Orleans Police officer without a job.more>>
City wants more time to investigate suspended taxicab bureau employees
City wants more time to investigate suspended taxicab bureau employees
New Orleans, LA - Three suspended taxicab bureau employees will have to wait until August to learn their fate. Mike Lentz,more>>
Three suspended taxicab bureau employees will have to wait until August to learn their fate. more>>
FOX 8 Investigates update on roofless historic homes
FOX 8 Investigates update on roofless historic homes
Four and a half months after a FOX 8 investigation revealed historic homes meant to be preserved had been left roofless, many are still exposed to the elements. A citymore>>
Four and a half months after a FOX 8 investigation revealed historic homes meant to be preserved had been left roofless, many are still exposed to the elements.more>>
Unique glimpse into violations committed by 39 NOPD employees
Unique glimpse into violations committed by 39 NOPD employees
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A stack of reports, obtained FOX 8 and our investigative partners at The Lens, show instances where NOPD employees appear to violate the city's trust, according to the NOPD itself.more>>
The Lens: Landrieu asks City Council to move appeals of camera-generated tickets to Traffic Court
The Lens: Landrieu asks City Council to move appeals of camera-generated tickets to Traffic Court
New Orleans - Mayor Mitch Landrieu's office this morning will place an ordinance before the City Council that, if approved, would move contested traffic-camera tickets from Civilmore>>
Mayor Mitch Landrieu's office this morning will place an ordinance before the City Council that, if approved, would move contested traffic-camera tickets from Civil Court to Traffic Court, a move that could raise millions of dollars for Traffic Court.more>>
FOX 8 Investigates: Reverend mum on how she spent $404,000 from the city
FOX 8 Investigates: Reverend mum on how she spent $404,000 from the city
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Michael Dezura is surprised, frustrated, and a 10 year resident of New Orleans neighborhood of Gert Town.more>>
FOX 8 Investigates: NOPD detail paid $250,000 since November
FOX 8 Investigates: NOPD detail paid $250,000 since November
New Orleans - FOX 8 has learned the commander of the New Orleans Police Department's Eighth District may not be the only NOPD officer allegedly violating the department'smore>>
FOX 8 has learned the commander of the New Orleans Police Department's Eighth District may not be the only NOPD officer allegedly violating the department's paid detail policy.
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FOX 8 Investigates: Taxi-Cab Bureau investigators suspended
FOX 8 Investigates: Taxi-Cab Bureau investigators suspended
The city of New Orleans has taken action against three employees in the Taxi-Cab Bureau.This comes just two days after a lengthy investigation netted two arrests includingmore>>
The city of New Orleans has taken action against three employees in the Taxi-Cab Bureau.more>>
FOX 8 Investigates: Recordings reveal new details about cabbie case
FOX 8 Investigates: Recordings reveal new details about cabbie case
New Orleans - Some cab drivers in New Orleans say the alleged corruption involving the city's taxi cab bureau and one cab company is much more wide-spread.FOX 8more>>
Some cab drivers in New Orleans say the alleged corruption involving the city's taxi cab bureau and one cab company is much more wide-spread.more>>
FOX 8 Investigates: 2 arrested for alleged taxi permit scheme
FOX 8 Investigates: 2 arrested for alleged taxi permit scheme
New Orleans police have arrested two people, including a city inspector and a top executive at one of the city's biggest cab companies.This is the culmination ofmore>>
New Orleans police have arrested two people, including a city inspector and a top executive at one of the city's biggest cab companies.more>>
City responds to boathouse leases
City responds to boathouse leases
New Orleans - Ray Colvin spends a lot of time at West End fishing and enjoying the lakefront. He parks his truck just a half a block away from elaborate boat houses that sit onmore>>
Ray Colvin spends a lot of time at West End fishing and enjoying the lakefront. He parks his truck just a half a block away from elaborate boat houses that sit on city property.
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Questions surface over city owned boat houses
Questions surface over city owned boat houses
New Orleans - All along Breakwater Drive there are boat houses. Some are set aside as a weekend getaway, others, a place considered a more permanent residence. Evenmore>>
All along Breakwater Drive there are boat houses. Some are set aside as a weekend getaway, others, a place considered a more permanent residence.
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N.O. building that houses FBI goes on auction block
N.O. building that houses FBI goes on auction block
The FBI headquarters out by the lake could be out of its building, depending on whether the new owners move in a different direction.
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The FBI headquarters out by the lake could be out of its building, depending on whether the new owners move in a different direction.
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City fails again in try to delay NOPD consent decree
City fails again in try to delay NOPD consent decree
A federal judge has refused to delay implementation of an agreement calling for major reforms of the New Orleans Police Department.more>>
A federal judge has refused to delay implementation of an agreement calling for major reforms of the New Orleans Police Department.more>>
NOPD issues warrant in AmeriCorps worker's death
NOPD issues warrant in AmeriCorps worker's death
"Members of the NOPD's Homicide division issued a warrant for the arrest of 18-year-old Glen Emerson, for the role he played in the fatal wounding of 18-year-old Joseph Massenburg, an Illinois resident."more>>
"Members of the NOPD's Homicide division issued a warrant for the arrest of 18-year-old Glen Emerson, for the role he played in the fatal wounding of 18-year-old Joseph Massenburg, an Illinois resident."more>>
St. Tammany deputies report violence linked to synthetic drug
St. Tammany deputies report violence linked to synthetic drug
"On at least five occasions within a week's time, deputies and local police have responded to calls with individuals under the influence of new synthetic drugs. Some of these encounters turned violent."more>>
"On at least five occasions within a week's time, deputies and local police have responded to calls with individuals under the influence of new synthetic drugs. Some of these encounters turned violent."more>>
Mayor Landrieu calls on New Orleanians to help Oklahoma victims
Mayor Landrieu calls on New Orleanians to help Oklahoma victims
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"Today, Mayor Mitch Landrieu reactivated the NOLA Pay It Forward Fund for New Orleanians to contribute to recovery efforts following the deadly May 20, 2013 tornado in Moore, Oklahoma."
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"Today, Mayor Mitch Landrieu reactivated the NOLA Pay It Forward Fund for New Orleanians to contribute to recovery efforts following the deadly May 20, 2013 tornado in Moore, Oklahoma."more>>
Texas Brine offers settlements for sinkhole
Texas Brine offers settlements for sinkhole
Texas Brine says it has started extending settlement offers to Assumption Parish residents who have been under an evacuation order since August because of a 15-acre sinkhole.more>>
Texas Brine says it has started extending settlement offers to Assumption Parish residents who have been under an evacuation order since August because of a 15-acre sinkhole.more>>
Father, son found dead in River Ridge home
Father, son found dead in River Ridge home
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent murder-suicide Friday afternoon involving a 52-year-old man and his 16-year-old son.
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The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent murder-suicide Friday afternoon involving a 52-year-old man and his 16-year-old son.
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Slidell man booked with sex crimes against a juvenile
Slidell man booked with sex crimes against a juvenile
Agents arrested 20-year-old Matthew Lipham for a number of sex crimes involving a juvenile on Friday.more>>
Agents arrested 20-year-old Matthew Lipham for a number of sex crimes involving a juvenile on Friday.more>>
Body of missing Raceland man found
Body of missing Raceland man found
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office located the body of 53-year-old Wayne Folse late Friday afternoon.
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The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office located the body of 53-year-old Wayne Folse late Friday afternoon.
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Senators hear from public on next year's budget
Senators hear from public on next year's budget
People who rely on the state for health care and educational programs traveled to the Louisiana Capitol to ask senators to pay for those services in next year's budget.more>>
People who rely on the state for health care and educational programs traveled to the Louisiana Capitol to ask senators to pay for those services in next year's budget.more>>

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Body of missing Raceland man found
Body of missing Raceland man found
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office located the body of 53-year-old Wayne Folse late Friday afternoon.
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The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office located the body of 53-year-old Wayne Folse late Friday afternoon.
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Face-chewing victim recovering, strumming guitar
Face-chewing victim recovering, strumming guitar
A homeless man whose face was mostly chewed off in a bizarre attack last year appeared Tuesday to be mostly at peace with his disfigurement and thanking people for their donations to help pay for his care.more>>
A homeless man whose face was mostly chewed off in a bizarre attack last year appeared Tuesday to be mostly at peace with his disfigurement, strumming a guitar, making jokes and thanking people for their donations to help pay for his care.more>>
Father, son found dead in River Ridge home
Father, son found dead in River Ridge home
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent murder-suicide Friday afternoon involving a 52-year-old man and his 16-year-old son.
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The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent murder-suicide Friday afternoon involving a 52-year-old man and his 16-year-old son.
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87-year-old woman loses to Trump in civil case
87-year-old woman loses to Trump in civil case
An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday, she lost.more>>
An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday, she lost.more>>
Plans unveiled for Al Copeland memorial
Plans unveiled for Al Copeland memorial
Members of the Lafreniere Park Advisory Board, the Lafreniere Park Patrons Board, Jefferson Parish Councilman Ben Zahn and Al Copeland, Jr. unveiled the final design for a tribute to the late Al Copelandmore>>
Members of the Lafreniere Park Advisory Board, the Lafreniere Park Patrons Board, Jefferson Parish Councilman Ben Zahn and Al Copeland, Jr. unveiled the final design for a tribute to the late Al Copelandmore>>
1 year later, a community still suffers
1 year later, a community still suffers
The photos of Mickey Shunick still sit in the offices of Lafayette Police Chief Jim Craft and Det. Stephen Bajat.more>>
The photos of Mickey Shunick still sit in the offices of Lafayette Police Chief Jim Craft and Det. Stephen Bajat.more>>
Metairie woman pours boiling water on boyfriend
Metairie woman pours boiling water on boyfriend
Police say 20-year-old Theresa Wood poured hot water on her boyfriend while he was sleeping.more>>
Police say 20-year-old Theresa Wood poured hot water on her boyfriend while he was sleeping.more>>
Coyotes once again on the prowl in Jefferson Parish
Coyotes once again on the prowl in Jefferson Parish
Harahan police and members of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office are going out weekly to hunt for the animals, which pose a danger to the community.
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Harahan police and members of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office are going out weekly to hunt for the animals, which pose a danger to the community.
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Jindal adviser: LSU privatization deals on track
Jindal adviser: LSU privatization deals on track
Gov. Bobby Jindal's top budget architect says the state will have enough money to cover the costs of privatizing all but one of the 10 LSU-run hospitals.more>>
Gov. Bobby Jindal's top budget architect says the state will have enough money to cover the costs of privatizing all but one of the 10 LSU-run hospitals.more>>
Perricone: "I did nothing wrong" in anonymous commenting
Perricone: "I did nothing wrong" in anonymous commenting
A former federal prosecutor tells a local community activist he's had enough of her comments.more>>
A former federal prosecutor tells a local community activist he's had enough of her comments.more>>

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