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David Hammer
Police serve search warrant on New Orleans archdiocese in child sex abuse case
David Hammer
State Police want everything the New Orleans Archdiocese has on clergy abuse
It appears to be the first time authorities investigating the archdiocese’s role in the Catholic molestation scandal have gone after the full set of documents.
David Hammer
Retired priest Lawrence Hecker declared incompetent for rape trial, for now
The report found that Hecker’s mental health is good enough that he could recover his competence to stand trial after a relatively short time.
David Hammer
Facing lawsuit, JPDA waives $18k fee for father seeking records on his son’s death
Under Louisiana criminal law, if someone dies as a result of a robbery or other felony, it’s murder.
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.
Losing Faith
DA Williams: 92-year-old priest Lawrence Hecker 'malingering' to avoid rape trial
WWL Investigator David Hammer interviewed Hecker in August and he joined in studio on Thursday to explain how repeated delays are affecting the case.
Losing Faith
Mental evaluation of retired priest delays rape, kidnapping trial
92-year-old Catholic priest Lawrence Hecker' mental and physical condition keeps delaying his trial on aggravated rape and kidnapping charges.
David Hammer
Full interview: Priest admits sexual abuse of teens to WWL-TV
Asked if he did the specific sexual acts he laid out in a 1999 statement, Hecker twice said, “Yes,” while being recorded on video.
David Hammer
MMA files for bankruptcy amid insurance fraud probes
The Louisiana Insurance Commissioner levied a record fine against MMA in February 2023.
David Hammer
MMA law firm files for bankruptcy
A Texas law firm, accused of the largest insurance fraud in Louisiana history, has filed for bankruptcy.
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
A David Hammer Investigation: Tape autopsy investigation
Most elected officials in St. Tammany called for Tape’s removal from office and a recall effort has been announced. Tape has refused to resign and denies wrongdoing.
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