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Louisville to Pay Millions to Breonna Taylor’s Mom, Reform Police
The city of Louisville will pay several million dollars to the mother of Breonna Taylor and install police reforms as part of a settlement of a lawsuit from Taylor’s family.
Hurricane Laura Death Toll in Louisiana Rises to 25
Louisiana officials have reported two additional deaths tied to Hurricane Laura, bringing the storm’s total death toll in the state to 25.
Oil Group’s Leader Moves to American Petroleum Institute
The president of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association is leaving that industry lobbying group to join another energy association.
Hurricane Laura Further Strains FEMA in Disaster-filled Year
Hurricane Laura was also testing an already-stretched Federal Emergency Management Agency in what is shaping up to be a unprecedentedly disastrous year.
Judge Accepts Loughlin’s Plea Deal in College Bribery Scheme
“Full House” star Lori Loughlin will be sentenced to two months in prison after a judge accepted her plea deal with prosecutors for paying $500,000 in bribes to cheat the college admissions process.
Ex-Trump Adviser Steve Bannon Charged in Border Wall Scheme
Former White House adviser Steve Bannon has been arrested on charges that he and three others ripped off donors to an online fundraising scheme “We Build The Wall.”
Federal Judge Won’t Block Louisiana Bar Closures
A federal judge in New Orleans has refused to block the state from closing bars amid the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump says UAE to Open Diplomatic Ties with Israel
President Donald Trump says the United Arab Emirates and Israel will establish diplomatic ties in deal halting planned annexation of occupied land sought by the Palestinians for their future state.
Trump Orders More Unemployment Pay, A Payroll Tax Deferral
Several executive orders were signed today.
Coronavirus Relief Bill Remains up in Air as Negotiations Resume
Negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume, but the path forward promises to be challenging.
Medical Marijuana Program Expands, Among New Louisiana Laws
Nearly 200 new Louisiana laws take effect Saturday. Most of the provisions were passed in the Legislature’s shortened regular session that ended in June.
White House Decries Gun Charges for St. Louis Couple
President Donald Trump believes St. Louis’ top prosecutor committed an “egregious abuse of power” in charging a couple who displayed guns during a protest outside their mansion.
Congressman John Lewis Passes Away
Congressman John Lewis was 80.
Sentencing Moved Back for Louisiana Black Church Arsonist, Holden Matthews
Holden Matthews had been set for sentencing in federal court in Lafayette later this month. But court records show the sentencing has been rescheduled for Oct. 16 — after courthouse restrictions related to the new coronavirus expire.
Louisiana Governor’s Office Staffer Positive for COVID-19
A staffer in the press office of Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has tested positive for COVID-19.
Family Questions Lack of Hate Crime Charge in Lafayette Stabbing
The family of Holden White who was stabbed over the weekend is calling the assault a hate crime, but Lafayette police say there’s no evidence to support that.
Jean Kennedy Smith, Last Sibling Of JFK, Had Died
She was the eighth of nine children born to Rose and Joe Kennedy.
Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Charged with Felony Murder
The Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction is going to be charged with felony murder and 10 other crimes.
Officer Charged in Floyd’s Death Held on $1 Million Bond
Meanwhile, the body of George Floyd arrived at a church in Houston for a final public memorial.
Murder Charge Upgraded in Floyd Case, 3 Other Cops Charged
Prosecutors are charging a Minneapolis police officer accused of pressing his knee against George Floyd’s neck with second-degree murder, and for the first time are leveling charges against three other officers.