Louisiana Paroles Its Lowest Number of Prisoners in 20 Years under Gov. Jeff Landry
Governor Jeff Landry's "tough on crime" policies have resulted in a 78% drop in parole approvals in Louisiana, with stricter eligibility requirements and a new law... Read more.
A Death Row Inmate Was Released on Bail After His Conviction Was Overturned. Louisiana Still Wants to Execute Him.
Jimmie "Chris" Duncan was released from the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center after spending 27 years on death row for a murder conviction that was vacated due... Read more.
Louisiana Made It Nearly Impossible to Get Parole. Now It’s Releasing Prisoners to Deport Them.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has eliminated parole for prisoners arrested after August 1, 2024, and tightened eligibility rules for those already in prison, but... Read more.
He Was Convicted Based on Allegedly Fabricated Bite Mark Analysis. Louisiana Wants to Execute Him Anyway.
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