Attorney General Indicted on 16 Felony Counts | Jackson News

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill faces 16 felony charges—including public intimidation and malfeasance in office—after sending warning letters to city officials over a contentious dispute about New Orleans’ criminal clerk of court position. The conflict erupted when state lawmakers sought to eliminate the role and merge it with the civil clerk, prompting city leaders to appoint an interim clerk and call for a special election—moves later blocked by the Supreme Court. Murrill claims she had no knowledge of a grand jury probe into her letters and vows to fight the indictment. In response, Governor Jeff Landry announced he plans to pardon her and launch a State Police investigation into the grand jury process, while the Mayor says she remains focused on her duties. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/79d0591c85a89a30