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Louisiana attorney general indicted over alleged threats; governor pledges swift pardon
Key takeaways
- The grand jury has returned an indictment, it is now a criminal matter, White, who was appointed as a special prosecutor in the case, told reporters at a press briefing outside the courthouse.
- The grand jury returned its 16-count indictment following weeks of deliberation, charging Murrill with eight counts of malfeasance and eight counts of intimidation.
- Orleans Criminal District Judge Leon Roche issued a warrant for her arrest and set her bond at $25,000 for each charge — totaling $400,000.
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The grand jury has returned an indictment, it is now a criminal matter, White, who was appointed as a special prosecutor in the case, told reporters at a press briefing outside the courthouse.
The grand jury returned its 16-count indictment following weeks of deliberation, charging Murrill with eight counts of malfeasance and eight counts of intimidation.
Orleans Criminal District Judge Leon Roche issued a warrant for her arrest and set her bond at $25,000 for each charge — totaling $400,000.
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