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Taken for a Ride
Investigations
Stranded at the bus stop: Shortage of drivers, permitted school buses leave children waiting
This time, it's not just a problem for the city of New Orleans, and not just an issue for charter schools.
Investigations
Five of every six New Orleans school buses lack permits a week before school starts
As of this Tuesday, 695 school buses have applied for CPNCs. Only 110 of them had been approved for a CPNC.
Taken For A Ride
95 New Orleans school bus drivers did not have proper permit in 2019
In the wake of WWL-TV’s “Taken for a Ride” investigation, the city of New Orleans stepped in and imposed new school bus regulations last February.
Taken For A Ride
Is New Orleans' permit system hurting local school bus companies?
Bus companies told WWL-TV the city’s new permit requirements are hurting them disproportionately, squeezing them out in favor of larger national or regional firms.
Taken For A Ride
Dozens of New Orleans school bus drivers still do not have required permits
Only 28 of the 95 unpermitted drivers identified by WWL-TV had even applied for the city permits, which were implemented in February 2019
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David Hammer
DA Williams: 92-year-old priest Lawrence Hecker 'malingering' to avoid rape trial
Testimony from the evaluating doctors was delayed Thursday morning; now scheduled for May 23.
Investigations
Losing Faith: The Church Sex Abuse Scandal
Here is a list of the stories from our ongoing series about claims of abuse by Catholic clergy and how the Archdiocese of New Orleans has handled them.
Mike Perlstein
Employees, homeless residents say conditions at low-barrier shelter led to the violence
One frequent resident put it bluntly: “I don't feel safe.”
David Hammer
MMA files for bankruptcy amid insurance fraud probes
The Louisiana Insurance Commissioner levied a record fine against MMA in February 2023.
Katie Moore
JP Coroner agrees to remove 'excited delirium' from autistic teen's death certificate
Eric Parsa was killed outside of the Laser Tag of Metairie in 2020 when JPSO Deputies restrained him in a prone position during a violent autistic meltdown
David Hammer
St. Tammany Coroner Christopher Tape's autopsy of teen shooting victim questioned
Controversy has swirled around Dr. Christopher Tape since WWL Louisiana's exclusive investigation exposed decades-old child sexual assault charges against him.
David Hammer
Accused rapist priest evaluated for mental competency
Since being charged, Hecker has taken ill and was transferred from Orleans Parish jail to a long-term care facility under armed guard.
David Hammer
Lawyer appeals $400K fine for warning Brother Martin about chaplain who had sex with teen
Paul Hart was named chaplain at Brother Martin in 2017. He died in October 2022.
David Hammer
Court orders St. Tammany coroner to reinstate sexual assault exams
A hearing on the lawsuit to force him to reinstate the program is set for April 8 in Covington.
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