Former Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory is challenging the legal basis of four felony malfeasance charges against him, questioning both where he is being prosecuted and the validity of the charges themselves. His defense team is arguing that the malfeasance statute as applied to his case may be improper.
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K9 Toji, a police dog with the Arnaudville Police Department, will receive a bullet- and stab-protective vest through a donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting law enforcement canines across the country.
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VideoA Lafayette political adviser filed a federal lawsuit against state and local law enforcement officials, claiming they violated his constitutional rights during an investigation into election misinformation. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana and challenges the authorities' conduct during their election-related inquiry.
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VideoSt. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard is working to resolve pending lawsuits from the 27th Judicial District Court and the District Attorney's office through budget adjustments. Bellard expressed confidence that the upcoming budget process will help address the legal disputes facing the parish.
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