Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill indicted on charges of intimidating New Orleans officials.
A grand jury in New Orleans indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on 16 counts, including malfeasance and intimidation, related to letters she sent to local officials. The charges stem from accusations she tried to intimidate officials who opposed a state law eliminating the elected position of Orleans Parish criminal court clerk. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry pledged to pardon Murrill if she is convicted.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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The Hill
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The Washington Times frames the indictment as a fight over changes to the local courts tied to racial politics, while The Hill focuses on the criminal charges and the governor's pardon pledge.
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“Louisiana AG indicted over alleged threats; governor pledges swift pardon”
“A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to the local courts”
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