Louisiana court halts criminal indictment against state attorney general
A Louisiana court halted a criminal indictment against attorney general Liz Murrill on Friday, granting her a stay of proceedings after she argued the grand jury process was flawed. Murrill faced a 16-count indictment, including charges of intimidation related to a dispute over judicial reforms in New Orleans. The case highlights ongoing political tensions in the state.
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Published 03 Jul 2026, 14:06 UTC · Updated 03 Jul 2026, 14:50 UTC
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