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Lee Zurik Investigation: Jim Bridger to pay, yet again
Lee Zurik Investigation: Jim Bridger to pay, yet again
Almost three years after FOX 8 News raised questions about his spending, the former general manager of the Public Belt Railroad has admitted guilt to the State Ethics Board and agreed to pay a fine.more>>
Almost three years after FOX 8 News raised questions about his spending, the former general manager of the Public Belt Railroad has admitted guilt to the State Ethics Board and agreed to pay a fine.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Jefferson Parish asks AG, “Is this legal?”
Lee Zurik Investigation: Jefferson Parish asks AG, “Is this legal?”
Jefferson Parish President John Young has asked the state attorney general whether it's legal for the parish to pay retirement contributions for some employees.more>>
Jefferson Parish President John Young has asked the state attorney general whether it's legal for the parish to pay retirement contributions for some employees. This follows a FOX 8 investigation from May that questioned whether the parish could do it. more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Galvan's finances in hands of Parish Council - now what?
Lee Zurik Investigation: Galvan's finances in hands of Parish Council - now what?
Governor Bobby Jindal has signed a bill into law, handing over control of the St. Tammany Parish coroner's finances to the Parish Council. But reining in those finances will not be a simple task.more>>
Governor Bobby Jindal has signed a bill into law, handing over control of the St. Tammany Parish coroner's finances to the Parish Council. It allows the council to set salaries and approve spending in the office. But reining in those finances will not be a simple task.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: St. Tammany coroner's CFO resigns
Lee Zurik Investigation: St. Tammany coroner's CFO resigns
Kim Kelly made a six-figure salary with Dr. Peter Galvan's office. Our investigation showed she had many questionable charges on her public credit card, including spending public money on groceries.more>>
Kim Kelly made a six-figure salary with Dr. Peter Galvan's office. Our investigation showed she had many questionable charges on her public credit card, including spending public money on groceries.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Full Senate to consider Galvan bill
Lee Zurik Investigation: Full Senate to consider Galvan bill
Lawmakers move one step closer to stripping financial control of the Coroner's Office from Dr. Peter Galvan and the St. Tammany Parish coroner and many of his higher-paid staff could be close to getting their paychecks cut.more>>
Lawmakers move one step closer to stripping financial control of the Coroner's Office from Dr. Peter Galvan, and the St. Tammany Parish coroner and many of his higher-paid staff could be close to getting their paychecks cut.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: House passes bill to curb Galvan's powers
Lee Zurik Investigation: House passes bill to curb Galvan's powers
Louisiana's House of Representatives has approved a bill that would give the St. Tammany Parish Council control over salaries and spending in the parish Coroner's Office.more>>
Louisiana's House of Representatives has approved a bill that would give the St. Tammany Parish Council control over salaries and spending in the parish Coroner's Office.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Galvan’s lawsuit just “a lot of fluff"?
Lee Zurik Investigation: Galvan’s lawsuit just “a lot of fluff"?
The St. Tammany Parish coroner has sued the state of Louisiana, claiming a bill the governor just signed is unconstitutional. more>>
The St. Tammany Parish coroner has sued the state of Louisiana, claiming a bill the governor just signed is unconstitutional. The lawmaker who authored the bill calls it a sign that Dr. Peter Galvan wants to insure he keeps his money.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Playing With Fire - Bud's money
Lee Zurik Investigation: Playing With Fire - Bud's money
A loophole in the law allows the president of a local public board to put tens of thousands of dollars into his pocket every year. He's essentially profiting from his volunteer public position indirectly.more>>
A loophole in the law allows the president of a local public board to put tens of thousands of dollars into his pocket every year. He's essentially profiting from his volunteer public position indirectly.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Washington bonuses cost taxpayers billions
Lee Zurik Investigation: Washington bonuses cost taxpayers billions
Two Louisiana congressman find common ground across the aisle when it comes to the hugely-expensive bonuses and incentives, handed out in recent years by federal agencies.more>>
Two Louisiana congressman find common ground across the aisle when it comes to the hugely-expensive bonuses and incentives, handed out in recent years by federal agencies including FEMA and the Veterans Health Administration. The White House has demanded cuts amid the nation's fiscal crises, but some agencies are bucking the trend. We'll examine the sky-high bonuses in our special investigation, "Out of Bounds."more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: The retirement plan so good, it may be illegal
Lee Zurik Investigation: The retirement plan so good, it may be illegal
It's a perk that only benefits less than 20 percent of Jefferson Parish employees, but costs the parish millions every year. And our questions to a statewide official had her telling us that the benefit is illegal.more>>
It's a little known perk that only benefits less than 20 percent of Jefferson Parish employees, but costs the parish millions every year. And our questions to a statewide official had her telling us that the benefit is illegal.more>>
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>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Sheriff's budget bloated by mystery legal fees
Lee Zurik Investigation: Sheriff's budget bloated by mystery legal fees
FOX 8 found some staggering expenditures for legal counsel that might help explain why money is so tight at the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office.more>>
Remember last year, when the Orleans Parish Sheriff told the City Council he needed more money for his operating budget? FOX 8 found some staggering expenditures for legal counsel that might help explain why money is so tight at Gusman's office.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: 'Playing With Fire' prompts legislative backlash
Lee Zurik Investigation: 'Playing With Fire' prompts legislative backlash
A board of trustees that spent public money on alcohol and pricey meals may soon lose some of its members.more>>
A board of trustees that spent public money on alcohol and pricey meals may soon lose some of its members. A Louisiana House committee passed a bill Thursday that would alter the make-up of the New Orleans Fire Fighter's Pension & Relief Fund.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: S&WB's overtime policy means millions down the drain
Lee Zurik Investigation: S&WB's overtime policy means millions down the drain
Almost three years ago, we detailed sky-high overtime earnings for some Sewerage and Water Board employees. Our research shows the overtime has not just continued; in some ways, it's gotten worse.more>>
Almost three years ago, in the summer of 2010, we detailed sky-high overtime earnings for some Sewerage and Water Board employees. Officials there promised to reform. But our research shows the overtime has not just continued; in some ways, it's gotten worse.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Lawmaker's bill could hit Galvan where it hurts
Lee Zurik Investigation: Lawmaker's bill could hit Galvan where it hurts
A North Shore state representative thinks the St. Tammany Parish Coroner's salary could be reduced by the end of this year.more>>
A North Shore state representative thinks the St. Tammany Parish Coroner's salary could be reduced by the end of this year. Representative Tim Burns filed a bill Friday that he says will put an end to the abuses in the Coroner's Office.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: FBI widens Galvan probe
Lee Zurik Investigation: FBI widens Galvan probe
The FBI's probe into St. Tammany Parish Coroner Peter Galvan continues to widen. The Coroner's Office received another subpoena last month; the records were due last Thursday. It's the third subpoena relatedmore>>
The federal investigation now includes the purchase of a 40-acre piece of property by the St. Tammany Parish Coroner, property that measures a quarter mile on each side.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Dr. Galvan loses a contract
Lee Zurik Investigation: Dr. Galvan loses a contract
The cancellation of the contract with the City of Slidell happened earlier this month and follows a series of FOX 8 investigations that questioned Galvan's arrangement to take care of sick inmates at the jail.more>>
The cancellation of the contract with the City of Slidell happened earlier this month and follows a series of FOX 8 investigations that questioned Galvan's arrangement to take care of sick inmates at the jail.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: S&WB chief set for huge retirement benefits
Lee Zurik Investigation: S&WB chief set for huge retirement benefits
S&WB Executive Director Marcia St. Martin has been a public employee for 42 years, 22 of those at the Sewerage and Water Board. When she steps down at the end of this year, she'll receive a hefty paycheck.more>>
S&WB Executive Director Marcia St. Martin has been a public employee for 42 years, 22 of those at the Sewerage and Water Board. When she steps down at the end of this year, she'll receive a hefty paycheck.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Orleans judges held 6 separate life insurance policies
Lee Zurik Investigation: Orleans judges held 6 separate life insurance policies
Orleans Criminal Court judges handed over records Tuesday to FOX 8 News and the Times-Picayune after we jointly filed suit. The judges agreed to give us both records related to life insurance policies they purchased.more>>
Orleans Criminal Court judges handed over records Tuesday to FOX 8 News and the Times-Picayune after we jointly filed suit. The judges agreed to give us both records related to life insurance policies they purchased.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Mineral Board approves more time for AG's "Dirty Deeds" probe
Lee Zurik Investigation: Mineral Board approves more time for AG's "Dirty Deeds" probe
The State Mineral Board voted Wednesday to give the state attorney general's office four more months to investigate questionably obtained oil leases from the 1930's.more>>
The State Mineral Board voted Wednesday to give the state attorney general's office four more months to investigate questionably obtained oil leases from the 1930's.more>>
Web Exclusive: Astounding salary growth at STP Coroner's Office
Web Exclusive: Astounding salary growth at STP Coroner's Office
St. Tammany Coroner Peter Galvan's salary, and those of his highest-ranking staff, have risen 619 percent since 2000.more>>
St. Tammany Coroner Peter Galvan's salary, and those of his highest-ranking staff, have risen 619 percent since 2000.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Lawmakers target N.O. Firefighters Pension Fund for reform
Lee Zurik Investigation: Lawmakers target N.O. Firefighters Pension Fund for reform
It's a fund that FOX 8 examined in our "Playing with Fire" investigative series. That investigation lead to ethics charges being filed against two members of the pension board.more>>
It's a fund that FOX 8 examined in our "Playing with Fire" investigative series. That investigation lead to ethics charges being filed against two members of the pension board.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Police chief says Body of Evidence makes him sick
Lee Zurik Investigation: Police chief says Body of Evidence makes him sick
Dr. Peter Galvan makes $47,000 a year to take care of sick inmates for Slidell police. But since Randy Smith has been police chief, Galvan has never stepped foot inside the jail, sending a paramedic instead.more>>
Dr. Peter Galvan makes $47,000 a year to take care of sick inmates for the Slidell Police Department. But since Randy Smith has been police chief, Galvan has never stepped foot inside the jail, sending a paramedic instead.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Breaking down Slidell's payments to coroner
Lee Zurik Investigation: Breaking down Slidell's payments to coroner
Fresh answers from city officials in Slidell help us examine the city's working relationship with Dr. Peter Galvan, but they also raise yet more questions.more>>
Fresh answers from city officials in Slidell help us examine the city's working relationship with Dr. Peter Galvan, but they also raise yet more questions.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: FBI wants Slidell's records in Galvan probe
Lee Zurik Investigation: FBI wants Slidell's records in Galvan probe
Sources in St. Tammany Parish tell FOX 8 News the City of Slidell has received a subpoena from the FBI, asking for documents related to a contract with Dr. Peter Galvan.more>>
Sources in St. Tammany Parish tell FOX 8 News the City of Slidell has received a subpoena from the FBI, asking for documents related to a contract with Dr. Peter Galvan.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: "Concerned Citizens" groups to attempt coroner recall
Lee Zurik Investigation: "Concerned Citizens" groups to attempt coroner recall
A recall would allow voters to pick a new coroner and new salaries for Galvan's replacements and employees. But it's a difficult undertaking.more>>
A recall would allow voters to pick a new coroner and new salaries for Galvan's replacements and employees. But it's a difficult undertaking.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Coroner likely to keep high salary
Lee Zurik Investigation: Coroner likely to keep high salary
We'll explain why the state constitution may help Dr. Peter Galvan keep his salary and we'll examine some questionable land deals, as well as the coroner's financial arrangement with one North Shore city.more>>
We'll explain why the state constitution may help Dr. Peter Galvan keep his salary and we'll examine some questionable land deals, as well as the coroner's financial arrangement with one North Shore city.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Retirement plan gives Galvan plenty to smile about
Lee Zurik Investigation: Retirement plan gives Galvan plenty to smile about
St. Tammany Parish's coroner has decided to pay himself more than any other elected official in the state, and with that will come a hefty reward -- a lucrative retirement package -- when he steps aside as coroner.more>>
St. Tammany Parish's coroner has decided to pay himself more than any other elected official in the state, and with that will come a hefty reward -- a lucrative retirement package -- when he steps aside as coroner.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Parish leaders cry foul over coroner cash-outs
Lee Zurik Investigation: Parish leaders cry foul over coroner cash-outs
We dig deeper into the records we uncovered that show the parish coroner and some of his high-ranking employees may have illegally paid themselves hundreds of thousands of dollars.more>>
The St. Tammany Parish Council Chairman calls it bad government. A CPA says it may be fraudulent. We dig deeper into the records we uncovered that show the parish coroner and some of his high-ranking employees may have illegally paid themselves hundreds of thousands of dollars.more>>
Web Exclusive: St. Tammany Coroner's Office cash-outs not limited to Galvan
Web Exclusive: St. Tammany Coroner's Office cash-outs not limited to Galvan
Lee Zurik reports that only a handful of St. Tammany Coroner's employees were able to cash out unused sick and vacation time.more>>
Lee Zurik reports that only a handful of St. Tammany Coroner's employees were able to cash out unused sick and vacation time.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: FBI investigating St. Tammany coroner
Lee Zurik Investigation: FBI investigating St. Tammany coroner
The feds are demanding that Dr. Peter Galvan turn over several documents, including credit card statements and other records of expenditures at the coroner's office.more>>
The feds are demanding that Dr. Peter Galvan turn over several documents, including credit card statements and other records of expenditures at the coroner's office.
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Lee Zurik Investigation: Citizens group begins Galvan recall effort
Lee Zurik Investigation: Citizens group begins Galvan recall effort
To hold a recall election for a parish-wide official in St. Tammany Parish, signatures would need to be collected from 53,000 registered voters.more>>
To hold a recall election for a parish-wide official in St. Tammany Parish, signatures would need to be collected from 53,000 registered voters.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: How many cars does a coroner need?
Lee Zurik Investigation: How many cars does a coroner need?
We became curious after we sent a simple request to the St. Tammany Parish Coroner asking for a list of all employee take home vehicles, and who the coroner assigned them to.more>>
We became curious after we sent a simple request to the St. Tammany Parish Coroner asking for a list of all employee take home vehicles, and who the coroner assigned them to.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Galvan's salary, wet bar face scrutiny
Lee Zurik Investigation: Galvan’s salary, wet bar face scrutiny
Drawings of the St. Tammany Parish Coroner's new complex in Lacombe show the good doctor has a wet bar attached to his office -- and taxpayers paid for it.more>>
Drawings of the St. Tammany Parish Coroner's new complex in Lacombe show the good doctor has a wet bar attached to his office -- and taxpayers paid for it.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: St. Tammany coroner gives himself 39 percent raise
Lee Zurik Investigation: St. Tammany coroner gives himself 39 percent raise
A parish coroner on the North Shore makes more money than most state and federal officials. And it looks like the state legislature helped make that salary a reality.more>>
A parish coroner on the North Shore makes more money than most state and federal officials. And it looks like the state legislature helped make that salary a reality. Lee Zurik reports in his "Body of Evidence" investigation.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Coroner financial chief's numbers don't add up
Lee Zurik Investigation: Coroner financial chief's numbers don't add up
We've discovered new information that shows the St. Tammany Parish Coroner is not the only employee at his office essentially getting paid twice to go on vacation. more>>
We've discovered new information that shows the St. Tammany Parish Coroner is not the only employee at his office essentially getting paid twice to go on vacation. We examine the case of Kim Kelly, the coroner's chief financial officer and also a certified public accountant, in this update on our "Body of Evidence" investigation.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Policy manual shows Galvan may have broken law
Lee Zurik Investigation: Policy manual shows Galvan may have broken law
The St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office told the parish president there is no formal, written policy for sick and vacation time there. But we located the office's latest policy ourselves.more>>
The St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office told the parish president there is no formal, written policy for sick and vacation time there. But we located the office's latest policy ourselves, and it could spell trouble for Dr. Peter Galvan.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Galvan snubs legislative auditor's records request
Lee Zurik Investigation: Galvan snubs legislative auditor's records request
St. Tammany's parish president adds her voice to those demanding Parish Coroner Peter Galvan's timesheets. So far, the good doctor is not budging.
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St. Tammany's parish president adds her voice to those demanding Parish Coroner Peter Galvan's timesheets. So far, the good doctor is not budging. more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Facebook, wine country and Dr. Peter Galvan
Lee Zurik Investigation: Facebook, wine country and Dr. Peter Galvan
Dr. Peter Galvan claims he took no vacation in 2011 or 2012 -- he cashed out his unused vacation and sick time for $67,000. But a quick tour of his wife's Facebook page shows a different story.more>>
According to the St. Tammany Parish Coroner's paychecks, Dr. Peter Galvan had no weekday fun outside of Louisiana in 2011 and 2012. That's because the records show he took no vacation those two years. Instead he cashed out his unused vacation and sick time and paid himself $67,000. But a quick tour of the Facebook page belonging to Galvan's wife shows a different story.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Coroner's cashed-out vacation days don't make sense
Lee Zurik Investigation: Coroner's cashed-out vacation days don't make sense
We went directly the St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office Friday to obtain public records that could show us if Dr. Peter Galvan may have illegally paid himself taxpayer money.more>>
We went directly to the St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office Friday to obtain public records that could show us if Dr. Peter Galvan may have illegally paid himself taxpayer money. They provided the records, but a quick look at the paperwork in the parking lot sent us right back inside.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Did St. Tammany voters give Dr. Galvan too much?
Lee Zurik Investigation: Did St. Tammany voters give Dr. Galvan too much?
Parish coroner Peter Galvan campaigned hard for voter approval of a 4-mill tax measure in order to build a state-of-the-art DNA lab. He got that approval, and the lab, and millions of dollars more.more>>
Parish coroner Peter Galvan campaigned hard for voter approval of a 4-mill tax measure in order to build a state-of-the-art DNA lab. He got that approval, and the lab, and millions of dollars more.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Citizens group says coroner must go
Lee Zurik Investigation: Citizens group says coroner must go
But some St. Tammany Parish leaders say it's too early to talk about pushing Dr. Peter Galvan out of office.more>>
Following the findings of our "Body of Evidence" probe, the group Concerned Citizens of St. Tammany says Dr. Peter Galvan must resign. But some parish leaders say it's too early to talk about pushing Galvan out of office.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Coroner's financial statements an eye-opener
Lee Zurik Investigation: Coroner's financial statements an eye-opener
Dr. Peter Galvan has to file a financial disclosure form with the state every year. What this tells us is that he makes even more public dollars than we first reported in our "Body of Evidence" investigation.more>>
St. Tammany's coroner, Dr. Peter Galvan, has to file a financial disclosure form with the state every year. What this tells us is that he makes even more public dollars than we first reported in our "Body of Evidence" investigation..more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Snack cakes, Chianti and your taxes
Lee Zurik Investigation: Snack cakes, Chianti and your taxes
In this installment of Lee Zurik's "Body of Evidence" investigation, we examine some of the receipts from public credit card spending by the St. Tammany Coroner and his CFO.more>>
In this installment of Lee Zurik's "Body of Evidence" investigation, we examine some of the receipts from public credit card spending by the St. Tammany Coroner and his CFO. more>>
St. Tammany Council: Galvan must resign as coroner
St. Tammany Council: Galvan must resign as coroner
The council also has voted, unanimously, to ask Galvan to pay back about $175,000. That's money that Galvan allegedly paid himself in unused vacation and sick time.

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The St. Tammany Parish Council has voted 13-1, asking Coroner Peter Galvan to resign. The council also voted unanimously to ask Galvan to pay back about $175,000. That's money that Galvan allegedly paid himself in unused vacation and sick time.

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Lee Zurik Investigation: AG's office delays "Dirty Deeds" probe
Lee Zurik Investigation: AG's office delays "Dirty Deeds" probe
Two independent researchers have grave concerns about the attorney general's investigation into questionably obtained oil and gas leases.more>>
A local researcher has concerns about the attorney general's investigation into questionably obtained oil and gas leases. more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Council wants to question coroner, but will he show up?
Lee Zurik Investigation: Council wants to question coroner, but will he show up?
The St. Tammany Parish Council wants the coroner, Dr. Peter Galvan, to answer questions at the next council meeting. According to the council, they are ready to cut funding to Galvan's office.more>>
The St. Tammany Parish Council wants the coroner, Dr. Peter Galvan, to answer questions at the next council meeting. According to the council, they are ready to cut funding to Galvan's office. It's the latest development in our "Body of Evidence" investigation.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Public cash for pricey drinks? You’ve been swiped again
Lee Zurik Investigation: Public cash for pricey drinks? You’ve been swiped again
Former JEDCO executive director Lucien Gunter insists he never bought alcohol with public funds, something that state law clearly disallows. But the receipts seem to prove otherwise.more>>
Former JEDCO executive director Lucien Gunter insists he never bought alcohol with public funds, something that state law clearly disallows. But our "Swiped Again" investigation uncovered receipts that seem to prove otherwise.

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Chris Rose: "60 second" interview with Lee Zurik
Chris Rose: "60 second" interview with Lee Zurik
Chris Rose sits down with Fox 8's Investigative Reporter Lee Zurik for a "60 second" interview.more>>
Chris Rose sits down with Fox 8's Investigative Reporter Lee Zurik for a "60 second" interview.
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Lee Zurik Investigation: Ethics charges filed in `Playing With Fire` case
Lee Zurik Investigation: Ethics charges filed in `Playing With Fire` case
The State Ethics Board filed the charges against a current member and a former member of the N.O. Firefighters Pension Board.more>>
The State Ethics Board filed the charges against a current member and a former member of the N.O. Firefighters Pension Board.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: IG to examine allegations of 'Playing With Fire'
Lee Zurik Investigation: IG to examine allegations of 'Playing With Fire'
New Orleans' Inspector General Ed Quatrevaux says he plans to do an audit on the New Orleans Firefighters Pension and Relief Fund.more>>
New Orleans Inspector General Ed Quatrevaux says he plans to do an audit on the New Orleans Firefighters Pension and Relief Fund. It follows our findings, laid out in three stories that questioned salaries, spending and whether the board broke the law.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Playing With Fire
Lee Zurik Investigation: Playing With Fire
We examine the case of Richard Hampton, whose staggering pay raise at the New Orleans Firefighters Pension and Relief Fund has some observers shaking their heads.more>>
You may not know it, but decisions by one public board could cost New Orleans taxpayers millions of dollars every year. We examine the case of Richard Hampton, whose staggering pay raise at the New Orleans Firefighters Pension and Relief Fund has some observers shaking their heads.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: `Playing with Fire`... on the golf course
Lee Zurik Investigation: `Playing with Fire`... on the golf course
We hoped to talk with Fire Pension Board president Bud Carrouche about potential ethics violations linked to the board, including the hiring of his son at a golf club owned by the board. Carrouche's response: "Oh no."more>>
We hoped to talk with Fire Pension Board president Bud Carrouche about potential ethics violations linked to the board, including the hiring of his son at a golf club owned by the board. Carrouche's response: "Oh no."more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Board doesn't like ‘Playing With Fire’
Lee Zurik Investigation: Board doesn't like ‘Playing With Fire’
The New Orleans Fire Pension Board sent a letter to all of its membership, blasting a series of stories by FOX 8 News.more>>
The New Orleans Fire Pension Board sent a letter to all of its membership, blasting a series of stories by FOX 8 News. Our Playing With Fire series questioned spending, salaries, investments and the employment of the board's CEO.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: ‘Playing With Fire’ and pointing fingers
Lee Zurik Investigation: ‘Playing With Fire’ and pointing fingers
For every tax dollar you pay to City Hall, 10 cents go directly to the New Orleans Firefighters Pension Fund to help fill a huge cash shortfall. A recent audit shows its funding shortfall at $270 million.more>>
For every tax dollar you pay to City Hall, 10 cents go directly to the New Orleans Firefighters Pension Fund to help fill a huge cash shortfall. A recent audit shows its funding shortfall at $270 million -- that comes to about $750 per New Orleanian.more>>
'Playing With Fire' update: Pension board to review card use
'Playing With Fire' update: Pension board to review card use
The Firefighters Pension Board's policy states they have an expense review committee. The problem is they never created one, until Thursday.more>>
The Firefighters Pension Board's policy states they have an expense review committee. The problem is they never created one, until Thursday.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: ‘Playing With Fire’… and Joe Meals
Lee Zurik Investigation: ‘Playing With Fire’… and Joe Meals
For every New Orleanian, $50 of their money will likely have to go into the New Orleans Firefighters Pension and Relief Fund -- for the failure of one investment.more>>
What would you do with 50 dollars? Grab a casual bite to eat, maybe fill up your car with gas. For every New Orleanian, $50 of their money will likely have to go into the New Orleans Firefighters Pension and Relief Fund -- for the failure of one investment.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: ‘Playing With Fire’ on a Monopoly board
Lee Zurik Investigation: ‘Playing With Fire’ on a Monopoly board
To you, money may be green. But the mayor of New Orleans says money comes in all different colors for the New Orleans Firefighters Pension and Relief Fund, just like in the game Monopoly. more>>
To you, money may be green. But the mayor of New Orleans says money comes in all different colors for the New Orleans Firefighters Pension and Relief Fund, just like in the game Monopoly. more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: ‘Playing With Fire’… at the wine bar
Lee Zurik Investigation: ‘Playing With Fire’… at the wine bar
Why does a small pension fund, with only three employees and 10 board members, need 11 credit cards? The New Orleans Firefighters Pension and Relief Fund gives a credit card to all but one board member.more>>
Why does a small pension fund, with only three employees and 10 board members, need 11 credit cards? The New Orleans Firefighters Pension and Relief Fund gives a credit card to all but one board member.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Hampton not only one 'Playing With Fire'
Lee Zurik Investigation: Hampton not only one 'Playing With Fire'
Richard Hampton's position with the New Orleans Firefighters Pension Board appears to be a Louisiana anomaly. We have questions about his employment, and whether he can serve as a board member and a paid employee.more>>
Richard Hampton's position with the New Orleans Firefighters Pension Board appears to be a Louisiana anomaly. We have questions about his employment, and whether he can serve as a board member and a paid employee.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: AG wants four more months for `Dirty Deeds` report
Lee Zurik Investigation: AG wants four more months for `Dirty Deeds` report
The Attorney General's office says it needs more time to fully brief state officials on the notorious Win or Lose oil and gas deals, dating from the 1930's.more>>
The Attorney General's office says it needs more time to fully brief state officials on the notorious Win or Lose oil and gas deals, dating from the 1930's.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Payback at the RTA?
Lee Zurik Investigation: Payback at the RTA?
Imagine being threatened with your job for voting no. That's what one local attorney says happened with one local board. We investigate the RTA and possible threats made by the board's attorney. more>>
Imagine being threatened with your job for voting no. That's what one local attorney says happened with one local board. We investigate the RTA and possible threats made by the board's attorney. more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Federal angle to 'Dirty Deeds'?
Lee Zurik Investigation: Federal angle to 'Dirty Deeds'?
We've already showed you how the descendents of three Louisiana governors have made millions off questionable state oil leases. Now FOX 8 News has learned that they may be profiting from a federal oil lease, too.more>>
We've already showed you how the descendents of three Louisiana governors have made millions off questionable state oil leases. Now FOX 8 News has learned that they may be profiting from a federal oil lease, too.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Living large in Harahan
Lee Zurik Investigation: Living large in Harahan
Would you ever purchase property for a friend, taking on all legal risks, for little to nothing in return? It's no hypothetical scenario, as it turns out, and some people involved are on the FBI's radar.more>>
Would you ever build a house on land you didn't own? Or purchase property for a friend, taking on all legal risks, for little to nothing in return? They're not hypothetical scenarios, as it turns out, and some people involved are on the FBI's radar.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: School board leader spending freely, despite ethics fine
Lee Zurik Investigation: School board leader spending freely, despite ethics fine
Thomas Robichaux is the president of the Orleans Parish School Board. He's running for re-election, but according to the Louisiana Board of Ethics he can't spend any campaign money. That hasn't stopped him.more>>
Thomas Robichaux is the president of the Orleans Parish School Board. He's running for re-election, but according to the Louisiana Board of Ethics he can't spend any campaign money. That hasn't stopped him.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Nungesser confirms FBI subpoena
Lee Zurik Investigation: Nungesser confirms FBI subpoena
The subpoena calls for documents related to Phil Ramon, a consultant and former Kenner govt. official, and attorney Joanne Mantis.more>>
The subpoena calls for documents related to Phil Ramon, a consultant and former Kenner govt. official, and attorney Joanne Mantis.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Federal subpoena linked to Phil Ramon
Lee Zurik Investigation: Federal subpoena linked to Phil Ramon
A source says that federal grand jury subpoena asks the Plaquemines Parish government to hand over a long list of documents, all related to Ramon.more>>
A source says that federal grand jury subpoena asks the Plaquemines Parish government to hand over a long list of documents, all related to Phil Ramon.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Man charged in SDT dumping case exonerated
Lee Zurik Investigation: Man charged in SDT dumping case exonerated
A judge has dismissed charges against a Gretna man accused of stealing a truck owned by the garbage company SDT.more>>
A judge has dismissed charges against a Gretna man accused of stealing a truck owned by the garbage company SDT. It's a case that dates back to 2009, and it had SDT owner Sidney Torres offering a $10,000 reward for the person who did it.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Ethics Board charges Aaron Bennett, two attorneys
Lee Zurik Investigation: Ethics Board charges Aaron Bennett, two attorneys
Bennett's company, Benetech, bid on a lucrative construction management contract with then-Plaquemines Sheriff Jiff Hingle. Their point of contact was Hingle's attorney, Stephen Braud.more>>
Bennett's company, Benetech, bid on a lucrative construction management contract with then-Plaquemines Sheriff Jiff Hingle. Their point of contact was Hingle's attorney, Stephen Braud.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Breaking down the Hingle-Bennett case
Lee Zurik Investigation: Breaking down the Hingle-Bennett case
Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against a long-time Louisiana sheriff and a powerful government contractor.more>>
Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against a long-time Louisiana sheriff and a powerful government contractor.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: AG took campaign contributions from 'Dirty Deeds' heirs
Lee Zurik Investigation: AG took campaign contributions from 'Dirty Deeds' heirs
The State Mineral Board has asked the AG to see if the state has a way out of those lucrative leases, with no end date, that have paid the heirs more than $1 billion in today's money.more>>
We detailed the "Dirty Deeds" in a series of stories in May. It prompted the State Mineral Board to ask the AG to see if the state has a way out of those lucrative leases, with no end date, that have paid the heirs more than $1 billion in today's money.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Politicians owe the state thousands in fines
Lee Zurik Investigation: Politicians owe the state thousands in fines
The State Ethics Board requires candidates and elected officials to file paperwork with the state every year -- if they're late or don't file it, they face a fine. But we learned that many haven't paid up.more>>
The State Ethics Board requires candidates and elected officials to file paperwork with the state every year -- if they're late or don't file it, they face a fine. But we learned that many haven't paid up.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Findings cast doubt on ESPN wiretap story
Lee Zurik Investigation: Findings cast doubt on ESPN wiretap story
Back in May, we reported one source for ESPN was a former Saints game day employee who was fired by the team after accusations of improper billings.more>>
Back in May, we reported one source for ESPN was a former Saints game day employee who was fired by the team after accusations of improper billings.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Nagin left plenty of evidence for federal investigators
Lee Zurik Investigation: Nagin left plenty of evidence for federal investigators
Some legal analysts think words spoken and actions possibly taken by former Mayor Ray Nagin could come back to haunt him in federal court.more>>
Some legal analysts think words spoken and actions possibly taken by former Mayor Ray Nagin could come back to haunt him in federal court.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: While fishermen suffered, Jiff Hingle's friends got work
Lee Zurik Investigation: While fishermen suffered, Jiff Hingle's friends got work
We have new information that may infuriate anyone who was shut out of work after the BP oil spill.more>>
FOX 8 News has detailed questionable business dealings between a former FBI agent and a now former powerful elected official. Now we have new information that may infuriate anyone who was shut out of work after the BP oil spill.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: SL 340 just the tip of the 'Dirty Deeds' iceberg
Lee Zurik Investigation: SL 340 just the tip of the 'Dirty Deeds' iceberg
Part three of our "Dirty Deeds" investigation lays out the entire scheme, and the riches that came of it.more>>
PART 3 - We've told you about State Lease 340, and how the oil royalties from it put some $273 million in the pockets of the family and friends of Huey P. Long. But SL 340 is just one lease; Part three of our "Dirty Deeds" investigation lays out the entire scheme, and the riches that came of it.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Dashcam video shows parish attorney's arrest
Lee Zurik Investigation: Dashcam video shows parish attorney's arrest
We don't often get video of a public official trying to use his position to get out of an arrest.more>>
We don't often get video of a public official trying to use his position to get out of an arrest.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Lobbyist claims ignorance about Noe’s ‘Dirty Deeds’
Lee Zurik Investigation: Lobbyist claims ignorance about Noe’s ‘Dirty Deeds’
We roamed the halls of the State Capitol, trying to find out why a state House committee overwhelmingly voted down a resolution that asked the attorney general to look at questionable oil leases.more>>
UPDATE - We roamed the halls of the State Capitol, trying to find out why a state House committee overwhelmingly voted down a resolution that asked the attorney general to look at questionable oil leases. What we found was a lobbyist and a lawmaker, working behind the scenes to get the resolution voted down.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: 'Dirty Deeds' may finally get legal scrutiny they deserve
Lee Zurik Investigation: 'Dirty Deeds' may finally get legal scrutiny they deserve
We continue our investigation into "Dirty Deeds" and consider what the state has (and has not) done in the past to try and cancel these leases.more>>
UPDATE -The State Mineral Board has signed and is in the process of delivering a resolution to Attorney General Buddy Caldwell to investigate questionable leases from the 1930's. We continue our investigation into "Dirty Deeds" and consider what the state has (and has not) done in the past to try and cancel these leases.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: House panel dumps 'Dirty Deeds' resolution
Lee Zurik Investigation: House panel dumps 'Dirty Deeds' resolution
The state's House Judiciary Committee rejected a resolution by Rep. Pat Connick, calling on the AG's Office to examine the questionable state oil leases to the Win or Lose Corporation.more>>
UPDATE - The state's House Judiciary Committee rejected a resolution by Rep. Pat Connick, calling on the Attorney General's Office to examine the questionable state oil leases to the Win or Lose Corporation. Sources tell FOX 8 News that heirs to the Win or Lose interest have been lobbying some lawmakers all week on the issue.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Mineral Board member didn't know about 'Dirty Deeds'
Lee Zurik Investigation: Mineral Board member didn't know about 'Dirty Deeds'
A single state oil lease has made descendants of Huey Long and friends hundreds of millions of dollars. We showed you the details of that story in part one of our special investigation: A governor assignedmore>>
PART 2 - If a governor did today what was done in 1936 and got interest in a contract he awarded, he would likely go to prison. It begs the question -- if it's something illegal now, then why wouldn't the state have recourse to reclaim the people's property, the people's money?more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Governor Jindal wants probe of 'Dirty Deeds'
Lee Zurik Investigation: Governor Jindal wants probe of 'Dirty Deeds'
Governor Bobby Jindal says the state's Attorney General needs to look at the findings from a series of FOX 8 investigative reports entitled "Dirty Deeds".more>>
UPDATE - Governor Bobby Jindal says the state's Attorney General needs to look at the findings from a series of FOX 8 investigative reports entitled "Dirty Deeds".more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Mineral Board wants AG probe of 'Dirty Deeds'
Lee Zurik Investigation: Mineral Board wants AG probe of 'Dirty Deeds'
The panel that oversees Louisiana's oil and gas leases wants the state Attorney General to investigate leases to the Win or Lose Corporation. So do some state lawmakers.more>>
PART 6 - The panel that oversees Louisiana's oil and gas leases wants the state Attorney General to investigate leases to the Win or Lose Corporation. So do some state lawmakers. But will the AG's office act?more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Lawmakers seek to clean up 'Dirty Deeds'
Lee Zurik Investigation: Lawmakers seek to clean up 'Dirty Deeds'
Some state lawmakers have drafted a resolution, trying to stop a scheme Huey Long started almost 80 years ago.more>>
PART 5 - Some state lawmakers have drafted a resolution, trying to stop a scheme Huey Long started almost 80 years ago.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Who's still making money from 'Dirty Deeds'?
Lee Zurik Investigation: Who's still making money from 'Dirty Deeds'?
Descendants of the Win or Lose Corporation continue to get money -- millions every year -- and many of them aren't your neighbors.more>>
PART 4 - Descendants of the Win or Lose Corporation continue to get money -- millions every year -- and many of them aren't your neighbors. The Win or Lose heirs have scattered to at least 21 states.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: 'Dirty Deeds' cost Louisiana hundreds of millions
Lee Zurik Investigation: 'Dirty Deeds' cost Louisiana hundreds of millions
"I would categorize this as the one of the biggest frauds in the history of the United States," says Keith Cressionnie. Cressionnie has spent half of his life, 30 years, looking into that alleged fraud.more>>
PART 1 - It may be the biggest inside job in Louisiana history: vast expanses of oil- and gas-rich land and water bottoms, owned by the state but handed over to some of Louisiana's most powerful politicians. Here's part one of Lee Zurik's "Dirty Deeds" special report.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: ESPN's Loomis source fired by Saints in 2007
Lee Zurik Investigation: ESPN's Loomis source fired by Saints in 2007
A fired sound and electrical worker for the Saints is ESPN's initial source on the Mickey Loomis allegations, FOX 8 News has learned.more>>
Multiple sources tell FOX 8 News that a fired sound and electrical worker for the Saints is the initial source who told ESPN's John Barr that Mickey Loomis' Superdome box had been secretly re-wired to listen in on visiting teams' coaching staffs.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Booze, bingo and strippers, paid for with public assistance
Lee Zurik Investigation: Booze, bingo and strippers, paid for with public assistance
Fairgrounds, liquor stores, tattoo parlors, bingo centers, casinos -- when you're hurting for money, they're some of the last places you should be spending your cash.brmore>>
Fairgrounds, liquor stores, tattoo parlors, bingo centers, casinos -- when you're hurting for money, they're some of the last places you should be spending your cash.more>>
Zurik, WVUE win second national award for Hingle investigation
Zurik, WVUE win second national award for Hingle investigation
Lee Zurik and the WVUE investigative team won another national award Tuesday for their investigation into former Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Jiff Hingle and businessman Aaron Bennett. more>>
Lee Zurik and the WVUE investigative team won another national award Tuesday for their investigation into former Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Jiff Hingle and businessman Aaron Bennett, this time from The Society of Professional Journalists. more>>
Int'l organization raises concern over Lee Zurik target practice
Int'l organization raises concern over Lee Zurik target practice
The International Press Institute says the St. Bernard deputies' actions raise grave questions over attitudes with the media, especially since the deputies are sworn to upholdmore>>
The International Press Institute says the St. Bernard deputies' actions raise grave questions over attitudes with the media, especially since the deputies are sworn to upholdmore>>
Calls for punishment in questionable target practice using Lee Zurik's photo
Calls for punishment in questionable target practice using Lee Zurik's photo
A local crime watchdog says questionable target practice by some St. Bernard Parish deputies calls for punishment.The head of the Metropolitan Crime Commission says theremore>>
A local crime watchdog says questionable target practice by some St. Bernard Parish deputies calls for punishment.The head of the Metropolitan Crime Commission says theremore>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Reading email costs public big bucks
Lee Zurik Investigation: Reading email costs public big bucks
New Orleans - The RTA is refusing to answer FOX 8's questions about its lead attorney.The attorney was recently appointed an interim traffic court judge in themore>>
The RTA is refusing to answer FOX 8's questions about its lead attorney.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Lawmaker demands fix for voter law
Lee Zurik Investigation: Lawmaker demands fix for voter law
New Orleans -- “There's clearly some fraud there,” state Representative Helena Moreno said.Moreno, says, in her mind, the law is clear: voters mustmore>>
New Orleans -- “There's clearly some fraud there,” state Representative Helena Moreno said.Moreno, says, in her mind, the law is clear: voters mustmore>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Registrar of voters can be a six-figure job
Lee Zurik Investigation: Registrar of voters can be a six-figure job
You've probably never heard of a public employee named Dennis DiMarco. But you may want his job.He's the registrar of voters in Jefferson Parish. He's paidmore>>
You've probably never heard of a public employee named Dennis DiMarco. But you may want his job.He's the registrar of voters in Jefferson Parish. He's paidmore>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: More questionable voting uncovered in St. Bernard
Lee Zurik Investigation: More questionable voting uncovered in St. Bernard
Secretary of State Tom Schedler says the law is clear: Candidates have until nine days after an election to protest a vote.So, for St. Bernard Assessor candidate Jimmymore>>
Secretary of State Tom Schedler says the law is clear: Candidates have until nine days after an election to protest a vote.So, for St. Bernard Assessor candidate Jimmymore>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Hingle pleads guilty
Lee Zurik Investigation: Hingle pleads guilty
New Orleans -- Former Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Jiff Hingle pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday.Shortly after entering the federal courthouse, Hingle apologizedmore>>
Former Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Jiff Hingle pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Benetech sues, court watchers dumbfounded
Lee Zurik Investigation: Benetech sues, court watchers dumbfounded
New Orleans -- "Good luck. Take your best shot."The Metropolitan Crime Commission's Rafael Goyeneche has few words to describe a lawsuit filed in a localmore>>
The Metropolitan Crime Commission's Rafael Goyeneche has few words to describe a lawsuit filed in a local courtroom last month.
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Lee Zurik Investigation: Auditor releases scathing report on Hingle
Lee Zurik Investigation: Auditor releases scathing report on Hingle
The state's legislative auditor comes down hard on former Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Jiff Hingle.The findings have been laid out in an audit that's expectedmore>>
The state's legislative auditor comes down hard on former Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Jiff Hingle.The findings have been laid out in an audit that's expectedmore>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Former FBI agent tosses loan, beachside dinner, LSU tickets to Hingle
Lee Zurik Investigation: Former FBI agent tosses loan, beachside dinner, LSU tickets to Hingle
All can be eye-catching alone -- but combine a former FBI agent, millions of dollars of contracts, an LSU football trip and an expensive beachside dinner, and it all adds up tomore>>
All can be eye-catching alone -- but combine a former FBI agent, millions of dollars of contracts, an LSU football trip and an expensive beachside dinner, and it all adds up tomore>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Will feds raise the pressure on Hingle?
Lee Zurik Investigation: Will feds raise the pressure on Hingle?
The question for this former sheriff sounds simple; the implications of how he answers could be significant.Did Jiff Hingle receive gifts, a loan and contracts frommore>>
The question for this former sheriff sounds simple; the implications of how he answers could be significant.Did Jiff Hingle receive gifts, a loan and contracts frommore>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Emails paint a picture of parties and potential corruption
Lee Zurik Investigation: Emails paint a picture of parties and potential corruption
The public doesn't normally get a look at emails like these emails we dug up that reveal a company pushing for a no-bid contract -- emails in which a public official asks formore>>
The public doesn't normally get a look at emails like these emails we dug up that reveal a company pushing for a no-bid contract -- emails in which a public official asks formore>>
Former city attorney won't comment about Lee Zurik Investigation
Former city attorney won't comment about Lee Zurik Investigation
A former deputy city attorney told the Times-Picayune he has no comment on a FOX 8 News story from last night. more>>
A former deputy city attorney told the Times-Picayune he has no comment on a FOX 8 News story from last night.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Patricia Core under federal investigation
Lee Zurik Investigation: Patricia Core under federal investigation
The FBI has launched an investigation into the St. Tammany Parish Assessor's Office and Assessor Patricia Core. The investigation comes after a FOX 8 investigationmore>>
The FBI has launched an investigation into the St. Tammany Parish Assessor's Office and Assessor Patricia Core. The investigation comes after a FOX 8 investigationmore>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Nungesser-BP deal examined
Lee Zurik Investigation: Nungesser-BP deal examined
A parish president who recently lost the race for lieutenant governor may have broken state law.This all dates back to right after the BP oil spill, but new information has surfaced that has one ethics
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A parish president who recently lost the race for lieutenant governor may have broken state law.This all dates back to right after the BP oil spill, but new information has surfaced that has one ethics
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Lee Zurik Investigation: RTA chair calls Zurik ‘dishonorable’, ducks spending questions
Lee Zurik Investigation: RTA chair calls Zurik ‘dishonorable’, ducks spending questions
Regional Transit Authority Board Chairwoman Barbara Major won't answer our questions.
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Regional Transit Authority Board Chairwoman Barbara Major won't answer our questions. And we have many, after spending the past few months trying to get copies of their records of a 2010 bond deal worth $75 million that helped fund streetcar expansion.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: OIG calls Armstrong Airport 'pit of corruption'
Lee Zurik Investigation: OIG calls Armstrong Airport 'pit of corruption'
Rarely do you hear the city's inspector general call out a local board.But an audio recording of a recent board meeting had New Orleans’ inspector generalmore>>
Rarely do you hear the city's inspector general call out a local board.But an audio recording of a recent board meeting had New Orleans’ inspector generalmore>>
Taking aim at Lee Zurik's photograph
Taking aim at Lee Zurik's photograph
A local sheriff is apologizing and promising to change departmental policy when it comes to target practice. The developments came after FOX 8 uncovered chilling evidencemore>>
A local sheriff is apologizing and promising to change departmental policy when it comes to target practice. The developments came after FOX 8 uncovered chilling evidencemore>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: S&WB compensations may factor into rate decision
Lee Zurik Investigation: S&WB compensations may factor into rate decision
In 2010, the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board paid 43 million dollars in wages to employees. That doesn't count benefits, including retirement. Also, asmore>>
In 2010, the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board paid 43 million dollars in wages to employees. That doesn't count benefits, including retirement. Also, asmore>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: S&WB ratepayers funding exec’s $1M retirement plan
Lee Zurik Investigation: S&WB ratepayers funding exec’s $1M retirement plan
New Orleans -- "The Sewerage and Water system is not the problem. You guys are the problem. Lack of leadership, and accountability, that's where the problem is at."brmore>>
"The Sewerage and Water system is not the problem. You guys are the problem. Lack of leadership, and accountability, that's where the problem is at."more>>

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Lee Zurik
As the city of New Orleans's most honored investigative reporter, Lee Zurik joined Fox 8 in November of 2009 and took to the airwaves on May 5, 2010.more>>
As the city of New Orleans's most honored investigative reporter, Lee Zurik joined Fox 8 in November of 2009 and took to the airwaves on May 5, 2010.more>>

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North Shore residents seek info on flood insurance changes
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Owen Brennan remembers former Bacchus Gandolfini
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He played a tough mob boss on HBO's hit series "The Sopranos," but people who met James Gandolfini remember a kind, gentle man.more>>
NOPD officer found not guilty of malfeasance
NOPD officer found not guilty of malfeasance
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Officer John Ray, a 38-year veteran, was indicted last December on a charge of public bribery, which was later amended to malfeasance.
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St. Bernard deputies bust meth lab behind Chalmette house
St. Bernard deputies bust meth lab behind Chalmette house
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"Two women were arrested and one's husband is sought after St. Bernard Parish narcotics agents broke up a small meth lab behind a Chalmette house late Wednesday afternoon, acting on information that three young children in the house could be in danger."
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Governor signs bill criminalizing release of concealed permits
Governor signs bill criminalizing release of concealed permits
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Despite criticism it would violate the First Amendment, Gov. Bobby Jindal on Wednesday signed into law a bill that makes it a crime for journalists or anyone else to publicly identify concealed handgun permit holders or applicants.more>>
Metairie moving company accused of extortion
Metairie moving company accused of extortion
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Mandeville police have booked the owner of a Metairie moving company with extortion and more arrests are expected soon.more>>
Coroner takeover moves forward, in light of new audit
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The president of St. Tammany Parish says she's moving ahead with efforts to take control of the coroner's finances, in spite of a lawsuit challenging that effort. Pat Brister says a new financial report gives good reason why the takeover needs to take place.
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Gulf "dead zone" predicted to be largest ever recorded
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By saying he intends to bargain with Russia over new reductions in nuclear weapons, rather than make cuts on his own, President Barack Obama is asking for cooperation from a former Cold War foe in no mood to agree.more>>
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FBI seeks Mid-City bank robber
Federal agents say a bank robber wearing a reflective work vest held up the Gulf Coast Bank branch in Mid-City early Wednesday afternoon.
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Federal agents say a bank robber wearing a reflective work vest held up the Gulf Coast Bank branch in Mid-City early Wednesday afternoon.
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