Plans for new prison put Sheriff Gusman, and his power, in the spotlight
Sheriff Marlin Gusman is the most powerful politician in New Orleans. To some, it might sound like an insane assertion. The sheriff doesn’t set city policy like the mayor or control the purse strings...
View ArticleGusman responds to Justice Department letter on Orleans Parish Prison conditions
Orleans Parish Prison Sheriff Marlin Gusman has responded to a U.S. Department of Justice letter sent out Monday accusing him of gross negligence in his oversight of Orleans Parish Prison. The letter...
View ArticleMore testimony on future of a dangerous jail in New Orleans
A federal court hearing is set to resume Thursday on whether operation of New Orleans' notoriously dangerous jail should be turned over to an independent third party.
View ArticleMore testimony on future of a dangerous jail in New Orleans
A federal court hearing is set to resume Thursday on whether operation of New Orleans' notoriously dangerous jail should be turned over to an independent third party.
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