Louisiana Supreme Court Halts Criminal Case Against Attorney General Liz Murrill

Indictment of Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill·Latest event July 3, 2026

Jul 3

Louisiana Supreme Court Halts Criminal Case Against Attorney General Liz Murrill

The Louisiana Supreme Court halted the criminal case against Attorney General Liz Murrill on Friday. The state's highest court issued a stay of proceedings following a New Orleans grand jury indictment. Murrill faces 16 criminal counts, including malfeasance and public intimidation, for allegedly threatening local officials during a political dispute. Justices cited procedural errors by the local court and special prosecutor as the reason for halting the indictment. This decision pauses the legal action against the state's top lawyer while the court reviews the handling of the case.

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Jul 2

New Orleans Grand Jury Indicts Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on 16 Criminal Counts

A New Orleans grand jury indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on 16 counts of intimidation and malfeasance. The charges stem from alleged threats made against local officials who opposed a state law to overhaul the city court system. Prosecutors claim Murrill sent letters to New Orleans officials threatening to remove them from office if they did not comply with the changes. The legal battle centers on a fight over state-led changes to local courts in New Orleans. While the Attorney General faces these criminal charges, the Governor has already pledged to issue a swift pardon in response to the indictment.

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