Monday, May 21 2012 11:55 PM EDT2012-05-22 03:55:36 GMT
Some parents are devastated that they missed their child's graduation. They tried to attend the ceremony - they just couldn't get in. Capitol High's graduation appeared to have as many people outsideMore >>
Some parents are devastated that they missed their child's graduation. They tried to attend the ceremony - they just couldn't get in.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 5:56 PM EDT2012-05-22 21:56:40 GMT
According Derek Ponamsky to LSU has picked up a much highly touted quarterback. Hayden Rettig, a 4-star recruit from Los Angeles, picked LSU over Arizona, Arizona State, Auburn, Boston College, Cal,More >>
Hayden Rettig, a 4-star recruit from Los Angeles, picked LSU over Arizona, Arizona State, Auburn, Boston College, Cal, Miami, Rutgers, UCLA, Vanderbilt and more.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:50 PM EDT2012-05-23 03:50:40 GMT
Police said they busted a drug ring after a 4-month investigation that led to the arrests of six people and confiscation of over 14 kilos of cocaine worth more than $1 million.More >>
Police said they busted a drug ring after a 4-month investigation that led to the arrests of six people and confiscation of over 14 kilos of cocaine worth more than $1 million.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:50 AM EDT2012-05-22 15:50:17 GMT
Zachary Police seized six garbage bags full of pot and a baby bottle filled with codeine following a routine traffic stop.According to reports, Terrence Whiten, 21, was initially pulled over for speedingMore >>
Police seized a baby bottle filled with codeine and six garbage bags full of pot following a routine traffic stop. It was the biggest marijuana seizure in the department's history. More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:05 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:05:44 GMT
The rush is on to apply for the State's new school voucher program. It is an opportunity for parents to place their children into a school that is not failing, but the spaces in the schools are limited.More >>
The rush is on to apply for the State's new school voucher program. It is an opportunity for parents to place their children into a school that is not failing, but the spaces in the schools are limited.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:46 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:46:39 GMT
The fire that sparked at a chemical plant Monday is out. Crews are on the scene removing the cylinders not affected by the blaze and testing the ones that were.More >>
The fire that sparked at a chemical plant Monday is out. Crews are on the scene removing the cylinders not affected by the blaze and testing the ones that were.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 12:18 PM EDT2012-05-22 16:18:44 GMT
Gov. Bobby Jindal's financial disclosure report for 2011 lists his $127,407 annual salary as governor plus various sources of investment income for him and his wife Supriya.More >>
Gov. Bobby Jindal's financial disclosure report for 2011 lists his $127,407 annual salary as governor plus various sources of investment income for him and his wife Supriya.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:09 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:09:34 GMT
the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office says a trustee walked away from the Central substation on Gurney Road. Raymond Ballard was arrested in April on cocaine possession. He is not considered dangerous,More >>
the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office says a trusty walked away from the Central substation on Gurney Road.More >>
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) -
Federal Judge James Brady has ruled the federal court does not have jurisdiction in the case of two whistle blowers accused of stealing documents related to a flood-elevation program.
Judge Brady dissolved his temporary restraining order against the two whistle blowers who were state contract workers assigned to the Shaw Group.
After the ruling from Judge Brady Wednesday, an attorney representing the state said the state will no longer pursue charges against the two whistle blowers and will not continue with efforts to try to force them to return the documents. Jill Craft, the attorney for the two whistle blowers, says she will provide copies of the documents for the state but her clients will keep the documents they have.
The state also dismissed a contempt-of-court motion against Craft.
The whistle blowers shared the documents with the 9News I-TEAM. The documents appear to show that certain contractors taking part in the home elevation program were raising their prices after getting homeowner signatures on contract to do the work. The whistle blowers also allege at least one state worker received cash and jewelry from contractors related to the program.
Two state workers who oversee the program have been placed on leave while the investigation continues into the allegations of wrongdoing that the whistle blowers brought to light.
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