Liz Murrill, the Republican attorney general of Louisiana, was indicted on criminal charges by a grand jury in New Orleans on July 2, 2026. She is accused of attempting to intimidate local officials who opposed a law passed by GOP legislators aimed at overhauling local courts. Murrill allegedly warned eight officials, including New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno and District Attorney Jason Williams, that they could face removal from their positions due to their opposition to the law.
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Louisiana Attorney General Indicted on Criminal Charges
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill was indicted by a grand jury in New Orleans on July 2, 2026, facing charges related to intimidation of local officials. The indictment stems from her alleged attempts to influence officials who opposed a GOP-enacted law concerning local court reforms.
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