Hour 1: Newell suspects Judge White may be removed as special prosecutor in AG Liz Murrill's case

Hour 1: Newell suspects Judge White may be removed as special prosecutor in AG Liz Murrill's case

This hour, Newell talks about former New Orleans Criminal District Court Judge Laurie White being appointed as the special prosecutor in a high-profile case involving a New Orleans grand jury investigation into Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. Then, State Representative Tim Kerner, Sr., joins the show to discuss the new DNA testing that found that nearly one in five sampled restaurants allegedly misrepresented imported shrimp as American wild-caught, despite Louisiana’s seafood labeling laws.

Are New Orleans restaurants telling you the truth about the shrimp on your plate?

New DNA testing found that nearly one in five sampled restaurants allegedly misrepresented imported shrimp as American wild-caught, despite Louisiana’s seafood labeling laws. State Representative Tim Kerner, Sr., who has led the fight for tougher seafood labeling laws and stronger enforcement, joins Newell to discuss why he says the problem isn’t imported shrimp, it’s misleading consumers, and what the state is doing to crack down on seafood fraud, protect Louisiana fishermen, and restore confidence in what’s being served across the state.

Should Judge Laurie White be removed as special prosecutor in AG Liz Murrill's case?

Former New Orleans Criminal District Court Judge Laurie White was appointed as the special prosecutor in a high-profile case involving a New Orleans grand jury investigation into Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. However, following an emergency appeal, the Louisiana Supreme Court tossed out the resulting indictment due to multiple procedural errors and a direct conflict of interest involving White.

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