Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's Career Hangs in the Balance as Supreme Court Intervenes In a sudden twist, the Louisiana Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the indictment of state Attorney General Liz Murrill, just hours after a New Orleans grand jury voted to charge her with 16 counts of malfeasance in office and intimidation. The charges stem from alleged threats made in letters sent to a local judge and a prosecutor, sparking concerns about Murrill's fitness for office. The move to issue a stay suggests the court may be considering the potential implications of the indictment on the state's justice system, particularly given Murrill's position as the state's top law enforcement official. As the situation unfolds, Murrill's future as Attorney General remains uncertain, with the full court's decision expected to have far-reaching consequences for Louisiana politics.
The Louisiana Supreme Court issued a stay Friday morning in the indictment of state Attorney General Liz Murrill (R), less than a day after a New Orleans grand jury handed up the charges. Murrill was charged with 16 counts of malfeasance in office and intimidation tied to alleged threats she made in letters sent to...
