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Former Estherwood police officer sentenced to 15 years in prison for sex crimes involving teen
Greg Mire pleads guilty and gets sentenced to 15 years in prison for sex crimes against a minor. This sentencing is the first victory in Sal Bivalacqua’s efforts to seek justice for his minor client and her family.
Tyrell Morris disqualified from mayoral race over false statement on tax filings
Morris is facing a voter challenge over unfiled tax returns and criminal charges. He also wants permission to travel for his campaign despite bond restrictions.
‘Weakening’ of ethics investigations could help La. officials ‘get away with it,’ board member warns
One provision added to the law late in the legislative process also took away the ethics board’s ability to use public officials’ own admissions against them.
After 5 top parish public defenders lose jobs, Louisiana board votes 5-4 not to intervene
In a 5-4 vote, the Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board sided with State Public Defender Rémy Starns, agreeing that the non-renewals did not constitute terminations and that the district chiefs therefore did not have the right to appeal.
Estherwood Alderwoman, Cop Groomed and Sexually Abused Teen, Lawsuit Claims
An Acadia Parish family has filed a lawsuit in district court accusing an Estherwood alderwoman and her husband of grooming and sexually abusing their minor daughter.
The lawsuit, filed in the 15th Judicial District Court in Acadia Parish on Thursday, alleges that Estherwood Alderwoman Emily Mire and her husband, Greg, both officers with the Estherwood Police Department at the time, groomed and sexually abused a local girl.
New Orleans attorney Salvador Bivalacqua is representing the family.
N.O. Investor Accused of Tricking Distressed Homeowners Out of Their Properties
WWL TV reports that several lawsuits allege that New Orleans real‑estate investor Jonathan Burden tricked distressed homeowners into signing over their properties. The article details at least seven lawsuits accusing Burden of deceptive practices and highlights the impact on vulnerable homeowners including a lawsuit filed on behalf of a client of Bivalacqua, Gelé + Ellis.