consent decree

City Files For Receivership Of Orleans Parish Prison

Jason Saul — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:41:23 +0000

The City of New Orleans formally petitioned the U.S. District Court in New Orleans to place a federal receiver in charge of the Orleans Parish Prison complex and related facilities, Mayor Mitch Landrieu's office announced Tuesday evening.

Sheriff Gusman Spars With Mayor Landrieu Over Jail Conditions

Eileen Fleming — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Sheriff Marlin Gusman spent six hours testifying at the federal court hearing over a consent decree to reform his jail. He then took aim at his critics at a news conference.

Sheriff Gusman Fires Back At Jail Critics

Eileen Fleming — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:37:30 +0000

The sheriff in charge of the overcrowded and violent New Orleans jail is firing back at critics. Sheriff Marlin Gusman favors a federal consent decree, while Mayor Mitch Landrieu says a federal receiver should be in charge.

Mayor Landrieu Wants Federal Monitor to Operate City Jail

Eileen Fleming — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is outlining his plan for state legislation to help the city. He’s asking the federal government — not the state — to help reform the troubled city jail.

New Orleans Jail Violence Detailed in Federal Court Hearings

Eileen Fleming — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Problems at the New Orleans jail are being revealed in graphic testimony under way in federal court. A judge is hearing what’s wrong with jail management, and what’s the solution.

New Orleans Mayor Warns Of Cuts From Consent Decrees

Eileen Fleming — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0000

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu gave a bleak assessment to the City Council about consent decrees designed to reform the police department and jail. The mayor warns that severe cutbacks are in store if both reform plans take effect in this budget year.

Full Text of Mayor Mitch Landrieu's Consent Decree Presentation

Jason Saul — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:35:34 +0000

Mayor Mitch Landrieu outlined dire circumstances on the horizon in an emergency meeting of the New Orleans City Council Thursday morning, warning that the city will be forced to drastically cut services and furlough public safety employees if they adhere to the U.S. Department of Justice's consent decree mandating changes at the Orleans Parish jail complex.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?client=mv-google&hl=en&gl=US&v=Pevd67i8jn4&nomobile=1

Labor Secretary Nominee Linked To NOPD Consent Decree

Eileen Fleming — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0000

A Justice Department official pivotal to the New Orleans Police Department consent decree is now the Obama Administration’s nominee to head the Labor Department.

Mayor Landrieu Set To Fight Federal Consent Decrees

Eileen Fleming — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +0000

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is gearing up for a battle over implementing two consent decrees designed to reform the city police department and jail.

New Orleans Seeks Rejection of Jail Reform Plan

The Associated Press — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 16:05:56 +0000

The City of New Orleans is asking a federal court to reject a proposed reform plan for the Orleans Parish Prison — a plan that the city says it will have to pay for even though the Orleans Parish Sheriff runs the facility.