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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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La. Supreme Court's 4-3 ruling devastating to child molestation victims
“The organizations that enable and protect child molesters are rejoicing over this ruling,” said attorney Kristi Schubert.
Mike Perlstein
Louisiana Supreme Court reverses appeals court ruling in Wisner Trust lawsuit
The majority ruling, written by Justice Scott Crichton, sends the lawsuit back to Reese.
David Hammer
St. Tammany coroner-elect now plans to end office's sexual assault exam program
If he takes office on Monday, about 37,000 St. Tammany voters would have to sign a recall petition to trigger an election that could force him out.
Local News
Cantrell, staff directed nonprofit's donations and spending, IG says
A WWL Investigation in 2022 found city employees sent emails directing FTNO staff to solicit private donations to help run the mayor’s social-welfare programs.
Crime
Retired priest's rape trial delayed
“Mr. Hecker's a 92-year-old man who's in an extended care facility and he's struggling with some health issues," the priest's defense team says.
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
NOPD officer released with ankle monitor after forcing teen to strip to his underwear
The teen who lodged the complaint against the officer was outfitted with a “victim protection fob,” that sounds an alarm if the defendant gets near him.
Investigations
Road Home grant recipients can sue law firm that threatened to sue them, court says
“When a collection letter creates confusion about a creditor’s right to sue, that is illegal,” the four-judge appeal panel wrote.
Investigations
Louisiana bill doubles down on child sex abuse 'lookback window'
The N.O. Archdiocese has been in bankruptcy for 4 years, trying to deal with almost 500 abuse claims against priests, deacons and lay employees.
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