Prosecutor Drops 16 Felony Charges Against Liz Murrill After New Orleans Leaders' Request
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 22
Prosecutor Drops 16 Felony Charges Against Liz Murrill After New Orleans Leaders' Request
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 22
Summary
A special prosecutor on Wednesday dismissed 16 felony counts against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, ending a case that accused her of threatening and intimidating New Orleans officials.
The move came one day after Mayor Helena Moreno and several council members asked prosecutor Laurie A. White to drop the case, saying the public was better served by moving on than extending litigation.
The indictment had charged Murrill with malfeasance in office and intimidation and retaliation against a public official over letters warning local leaders they could be removed for defying state law.
Earlier this month, the Louisiana Supreme Court paused the prosecution within hours of the grand jury indictment, while Murrill and Gov. Jeff Landry denounced the case as a political attack.