Louisiana attorney general in office since 2024
The Louisiana attorney general has been indicted on 16 counts related to alleged intimidation and malfeasance as part of a clash over a law that eliminates the Orleans Parish criminal court clerkâs post. The state supreme court has paused proceedings for now, citing procedural defects, while Governor Landry vows a swift pardon if warranted.
The Louisiana Supreme Court has paused the July 2 indictment against Attorney General Jeff Murrill, citing procedural flaws by the local court and the special prosecutor. A federal-style response from state authorities includes calls for pardons and ongoing political tensions between Republicans and New Orleans Democrats. The case is ordered closed while further review occurs.
The Fauci diaries have intensified scrutiny of his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. A Senate panel has voted to hold him in contempt for refusing to answer questions, while states push for records. Republicans argue for accountability; Democrats defend the former NIH director amid a renewed focus on origins, lockdowns, and media coverage.