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Felony charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill dismissed

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRepublican Gov. Jeff Landry had promised a swift pardon, saying Murrill would not have her reputation tarnished by an ‘Orleans Kangaroo court’ (Getty Images)Felony criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, a Republican, have been dismissed by special prosecutor Laurie White, concluding a case that accused her of threatening New Orleans officials. The charges originated from Murrill's alleged threats against New Orleans officials who opposed a Republican-led court overhaul, specifically a new law that abolished a court clerk office and consolidated it with another. Murrill vehemently denied any wrongdoing, stating, “What I did was not a crime, it was never a crime,” and characterized the prosecution as 'malicious' and an attempt at extortion. The case underscored deepening political rifts between Louisiana's Republican state leaders and the Democratic-controlled city of New Orleans, particularly concerning state legislative actions impacting local governance. The dismissal occurred after New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams, Mayor Helena Moreno, and City Council members urged White to drop the case, while White herself criticized 'extraordinary interference' in the proceedings. In fullCriminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill dismissedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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