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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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Tornadoes level homes in Okla., 1 dead
Tornadoes level homes in Okla., 1 dead
Tornadoes ravaged portions of central Oklahoma on Sunday, reducing portions of a mobile home park to rubble and killing a 79-year-old man whose body was found out in the open.more>>
Tornadoes ravaged portions of central Oklahoma on Sunday, reducing portions of a mobile home park to rubble and killing a 79-year-old man whose body was found out in the open.more>>
Group holds second line to honor Mother's Day shooting victims
Group holds second line to honor Mother's Day shooting victims
Hundreds gathered for a second line honoring the victim's of last Sunday's Mother's Day shooting. Participants say last weekend's violence won't keep them from doing what they love. more>>
Hundreds gathered for a second line honoring the victim's of last Sunday's Mother's Day shooting. Participants say last weekend's violence won't keep them from doing what they love. more>>
New Orleans Fire Truck goes out of service
New Orleans Fire Truck goes out of service
In just a matter of weeks uptown residents who live near the Arabella Fire Station will lose a special piece of firefighting equipment.more>>
In just a matter of weeks uptown residents who live near the Arabella Fire Station will lose a special piece of firefighting equipment.more>>
Tornadoes level homes in Okla., hit other states
Tornadoes level homes in Okla., hit other states
One of several tornadoes that touched down Sunday in Oklahoma turned homes in a trailer park near Oklahoma City into splinters and rubble and sent frightened residents along a 100-mile corridor scurrying for shelter.more>>
One of several tornadoes that touched down Sunday in Oklahoma turned homes in a trailer park near Oklahoma City into splinters and rubble and sent frightened residents along a 100-mile corridor scurrying for shelter.more>>
Amtrak reports minor train derailment in Chicago
Amtrak reports minor train derailment in Chicago
Amtrak officials say a train departing from New Orleans derailed not far from Chicago's Union Station.more>>
Amtrak officials say a train departing from New Orleans derailed not far from Chicago's Union Station.more>>
Report: VA hospital in N.O. is $370M over budget
Report: VA hospital in N.O. is $370M over budget
A government report says construction of a new Veterans Affairs hospital in New Orleans is $370 million over budget and 14 months behind schedule.more>>
A government report says construction of a new Veterans Affairs hospital in New Orleans is $370 million over budget and 14 months behind schedule.more>>
Fire Marshal investigates several arsons in St. Charles
Fire Marshal investigates several arsons in St. Charles
The State Fire Marshal's Office is asking for assistance in the investigation of a series of fires in St. Charles Parish.more>>
The State Fire Marshal's Office is asking for assistance in the investigation of a series of fires in St. Charles Parish.more>>
8-year-old accidentally shot by brother in B.R.
8-year-old accidentally shot by brother in B.R.
Authorities say a 12-year-old boy accidentally shot his 8-year-old brother with a gun he found in a closet at his grandparents' Baton Rouge home.more>>
Authorities say a 12-year-old boy accidentally shot his 8-year-old brother with a gun he found in a closet at his grandparents' Baton Rouge home.more>>
Tangipahoa schools struggle with budget
Tangipahoa schools struggle with budget
The Tangipahoa Parish School Board will use rededicated sales tax revenue, cuts to transportation services, elimination of a perfect-attendance salary bonus and a one-time reduction in the board-mandated minimum fund balance.more>>
The Tangipahoa Parish School Board will use rededicated sales tax revenue, cuts to transportation services, elimination of a perfect-attendance salary bonus and a one-time reduction in the board-mandated minimum fund balance.more>>
Man dies in early morning crash
Man dies in early morning crash
Police are investigating a fatal accident Sunday morning that left an unidentified man dead.more>>
Police are investigating a fatal accident Sunday morning that left an unidentified man dead.more>>

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New Orleans Fire Truck goes out of service
New Orleans Fire Truck goes out of service
In just a matter of weeks uptown residents who live near the Arabella Fire Station will lose a special piece of firefighting equipment.more>>
In just a matter of weeks uptown residents who live near the Arabella Fire Station will lose a special piece of firefighting equipment.more>>
Officer who shot NY student faced harrowing choice
Officer who shot NY student faced harrowing choice
In what police are describing as a crime of opportunity, a wanted man with a criminal history dating nearly 15 years entered a front door that had been left open at a New York home near Hofstra University.more>>
The police officer who accidentally killed a Long Island college student along with an armed intruder faced perhaps the most harrowing decision in law enforcement: choosing the split-second moment when the risk is so high...more>>
2 boys missing after ATV overturns in Miss. creek
2 boys missing after ATV overturns in Miss. creek
Authorities have recovered the body of a 10-year-old boy who apparently drowned after an all-terrain vehicle overturned in a Mississippi creek. The search for the boy's younger brother continued Sunday.more>>
Authorities have recovered the body of a 10-year-old boy who apparently drowned after an all-terrain vehicle overturned in a Mississippi creek. The search for the boy's younger brother continued Sunday.more>>
Bayou Fabio: "Don of Dularge" speaks to FOX 8
Bayou Fabio: "Don of Dularge" speaks to FOX 8
Dulac, La. - In the murky waters near Dulac, something lurks beneath the surface. Bayou Fabio takes us on the hunt. Rickey Verrett's day begins much earlier on the banks of Bayou Dularge. He doesn'tmore>>
In the murky waters near Dulac, something lurks beneath the surface. Bayou Fabio takes us on the hunt.more>>
Group holds second line to honor Mother's Day shooting victims
Group holds second line to honor Mother's Day shooting victims
Hundreds gathered for a second line honoring the victim's of last Sunday's Mother's Day shooting. Participants say last weekend's violence won't keep them from doing what they love. more>>
Hundreds gathered for a second line honoring the victim's of last Sunday's Mother's Day shooting. Participants say last weekend's violence won't keep them from doing what they love. more>>
Waterfalls within driving distance of New Orleans
Waterfalls within driving distance of New Orleans
Clark Creek features dozens of waterfalls, nestled in the very southwestern corner of Mississippi
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Clark Creek features dozens of waterfalls, nestled in the very southwestern corner of Mississippi
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Woman killed in Algiers shooting Friday night
Woman killed in Algiers shooting Friday night
The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 1200 block of Horace Street that killed a woman Friday night.more>>
The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 1200 block of Horace Street that killed a woman Friday night.more>>
Tornadoes level homes in Okla., hit other states
Tornadoes level homes in Okla., hit other states
One of several tornadoes that touched down Sunday in Oklahoma turned homes in a trailer park near Oklahoma City into splinters and rubble and sent frightened residents along a 100-mile corridor scurrying for shelter.more>>
One of several tornadoes that touched down Sunday in Oklahoma turned homes in a trailer park near Oklahoma City into splinters and rubble and sent frightened residents along a 100-mile corridor scurrying for shelter.more>>
Pre-trial services report on Mother's Day shooting suspect
Pre-trial services report on Mother's Day shooting suspect
FOX 8 obtained a copy of a pre-trial services report on one of the suspected gunmen in the Mother's Day shooting.more>>
FOX 8 obtained a copy of a pre-trial services report on one of the suspected gunmen in the Mother's Day shooting.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>>

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