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DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters testifies before the Senate Select Committee on Women and...

DCFS making immediate changes after toddler’s death, amid sweeping investigation

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 10:17 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter and Kevin Foster
Senate Select Committee on Women and Children added the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to its agenda for Monday, Aug. 8.

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Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services has been called to answer questions from...

After caretaker’s sexual abuse arrest, toddler’s overdose death, DCFS to face questions from lawmakers

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:37 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter and Kevin Foster
Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services has been called to answer questions from lawmakers over its handling of cases of abuse and deadly drug exposure.

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The new school year is about to start and as kids get ready to head back to the classroom, the...

THE INVESTIGATORS: School leaders working to close gap in security ahead of upcoming year

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 6:56 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
The new school year is about to start and as kids get ready to head back to the classroom, the 9News Investigators uncovered one key element of their safety that might be missing.

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Mother blamed in toddler’s overdose death will remain jailed

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 6:47 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter and Kevin Foster
The 9News Investigators have learned that the Department of Children and Family Services is conducting a full review of how the case was handled after the overdose death of a 2-year-old boy.
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THE INVESTIGATORS: Chief Public Defender addresses complaints against her office

Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
After dozens of employees have walked out of the EBR Public Defender’s Office recently, Chief Public Defender Lisa Parker addressed the complaints.

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THE INVESTIGATORS: Public Service Commissioner blames lack of competition, other factors for...

THE INVESTIGATORS: Public Service Commissioner blames lack of competition, other factors for sky-high energy bills

Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 6:28 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
One member of the Public Service Commission, Dr. Craig Greene, is pushing for change after his office has gotten hundreds of complaints within the last two weeks about high energy bills.

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Auditors: Ascension trash lease could violate state law

Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 10:24 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Auditors hired to review contracts and finances for the Ascension Parish government cautioned this week that one particular lease agreement might be violating the state’s public lease law.

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Lawmakers rack up nearly $1 million during redistricting efforts

THE INVESTIGATORS: Lawmakers rack up nearly $1M during redistricting efforts

Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 6:35 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Lawmakers spent two special sessions trying to redraw congressional maps after advocates and members of the legislative Black Caucus pushed for more representation.

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THE INVESTIGATORS: Community leaders work to tackle accidental shootings among kids.

THE INVESTIGATORS: Community leaders work to tackle accidental shootings among kids

Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 6:23 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Within the last month, there have been at least two tragic scenes that have played out that involved a child somehow getting their hands on a gun and shooting themselves or others.

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LSP Col Davis stopped for speeding on Atchafalaya Basin bridge

‘I need to slow my butt down’ - La. State Police head apologizes; admits to being pulled over for speeding before

Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 6:18 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter and Kevin Foster
Davis said Friday that he was “simply wrong in that situation.”

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A couple is pushing for cybersecurity insurance to be required for mortgage and title companies...

THE INVESTIGATORS: Couple pushes for more cybersecurity protection after home sale targeted

Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 5:25 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
A couple is pushing for cybersecurity insurance to be required for mortgage and title companies after the sale of their home was allegedly targeted by hackers.

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Attorney claims inspectors uncover proof showing D.R. Horton homes are not built properly

THE INVESTIGATORS: Attorney claims inspectors uncover proof showing D.R. Horton homes are not built properly

Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 6:22 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Attorney Lance Unglesby claims his team has proof the homes built by D.R. Horton are not being built properly and leading to big time problems for customers. Unglesby wants to matter to continue to play out in court and in the public because he believes the public has the right to know.

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Michael Arthur and Andre Weber

Third deputy arrested, fired in double-dipping payroll scheme

Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 5:37 PM CDT
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By Kevin Foster
Three East Baton Rouge Parish deputies are being charged for participating in an alleged pay fraud scheme and making off with thousands of dollars.

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A warehouse facility in the Tangipahoa Parish town of Independence served as an evacuation...

Nursing home owner Bob Dean faces multiple felony charges after deadly Hurricane Ida evacuations; released on bond

Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 4:53 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
Attorney General Jeff Landry’s Office has arrested Bob Dean, an owner of seven Louisiana nursing homes, and faces multiple felony charges.

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THE INVESTIGATORS: Concerns raised after Louisiana State Police’s second-in-command’s abrupt retirement

Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 6:11 PM CDT
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By Kevin Foster and Scottie Hunter
Louisiana State Police’s second-in-command is officially done. Doug Cain retired abruptly as several investigations swirl.

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THE INVESTIGATORS: Brothers’ sentences slashed tied to potential corruption in BRPD narcotics division

Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 6:13 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Two brothers got their sentences greatly reduced in court Thursday, June 16, 2022.

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In a scathing letter, the president of the Baton Rouge Police Union is demanding Brandon...

THE INVESTIGATORS: BR police union calling for civil service board member to step down amid pending felony charges

Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 7:23 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
In a scathing letter, the president of the Baton Rouge Police Union is demanding Brandon Williams, an appointed member of the local Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board, step down.

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The 9News Investigators have learned two different law enforcement agencies have strengthened...

THE INVESTIGATORS: Two law enforcement agencies strengthen policy after evidence goes missing for months

Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 6:24 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
The 9News Investigators have learned two different law enforcement agencies have strengthened their policy after missing evidence flew under the radar for months.

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Watching Your Wallet: How to combat rising car insurance

Watching Your Wallet: How to put the brakes on rising car insurance costs

Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 1:27 PM CDT
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By Rachel DePompa
Even if you’ve avoided accidents or tickets this year, your car insurance costs could be on the rise. Learn how you can save money as prices continue to climb.

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Benjamin Zeringue

THE INVESTIGATORS: Former officer accused of stealing evidence punished at other agency for similar wrongdoing

Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 7:42 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
The former Baton Rouge Police Department officer arrested this week, accused of stealing guns he was supposed to take off the streets got in more trouble at another agency, the 9News Investigators have uncovered.

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Watching Your Wallet: Interest rate hike good for savers, hard on borrowers

Watching Your Wallet: Interest rate hike good for savers, hard on borrowers

Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 1:05 PM CDT
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By Rachel DePompa and Roxanne Reid
In an effort to fight inflation, The Federal Reserve recently raised interest rates by half a percentage point, the biggest hike in two decades. Consumer Reporter Rachel DePompa talks with a financial consultant to explain what it means to your wallet.

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THE INVESTIGATORS: Guns missing from evidence at BRPD flew under the radar for years

Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 7:34 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
Guns that were supposed to be taken off the streets were actually missing out from evidence at the Baton Rouge Police Department for four years.

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Benjamin Zeringue

THE INVESTIGATORS: Former officer accused of dumping evidence turns himself in

Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 11:31 AM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
A former BRPD officer turned himself in after facing arrest on some serious charges. He is accused of dumping guns that were part of an investigation into a trash pile.

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Ronderek Brooks

THE INVESTIGATORS: Man previously convicted three times faces new domestic violence charges

Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 7:39 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Ronderek Brooks, 37, is behind bars facing domestic abuse battery charges, but the 9News Investigators have learned this is not the first time he’s been accused of putting his hands on a woman.

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ZURIK: DNA backlog delaying justice for some families

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 10:01 PM CDT
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By Lee Zurik and Dannah Sauer
FOX 8 finds thousands of pieces of vital DNA evidence is sitting in storage at the State Crime Lab, waiting to be tested, preventing families from getting closure.

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Dakhori Perkins

THE INVESTIGATORS: Louisiana School for the Deaf investigating after student’s face left scratched, bruised

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 5:14 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
An image shared with the 9News Investigators shows scratches on a 6-year-old boy around the eye and near his hairline plus bruising around his eyelid.

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Physician-owned distributorships allow doctors to profit from hardware in which they have a...

Operation Profit: Some surgeons pull in millions by owning medical device companies

Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 5:34 PM CDT
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By Jamie Grey, Lee Zurik and Payton Romans
Sometimes a surgeon is the salesman. Across the country, there are physician-owned distributorships where doctors own part of a medical device company and then buy (or have their hospital buy) that hardware to use in their own surgeries.

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Kelly Jones

THE INVESTIGATORS: Ascension DPW employee arrested on federal drug charges

Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 6:14 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Ascension Parish Department of Public Works employee Kelly Jones, 40, was arrested on federal drug charges.

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Judge finds both Ascension Parish Councilman Corey Orgeron and client guilty after fight

Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 10:05 AM CDT
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By Kevin Foster and Scottie Hunter
Ascension Parish Councilman Corey Orgeron and one of his former law clients, Roydall Lumar, were both found guilty of misdemeanor simple battery Wednesday, May 18.

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THE INVESTIGATORS: Body cam shows Orgeron law office brawl; trial set for Wednesday

Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 5:42 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Ascension Parish Councilman Corey Orgeron and one of his former law clients are both scheduled to go on trial in Gonzales on Wednesday, May 18.

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THE INVESTIGATORS: Truck driving experts condemn alleged action of OMV employee accused of selling illegal licenses

Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 6:41 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Reggie James Jr. is out on bond, days after being arrested on three felony charges for allegedly selling six people CDLs.

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Juan Ramirez

THE INVESTIGATORS: Man accused in deadly hit-and-run has history of driving charges

Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 6:05 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
The 9News Investigators have learned this is not the first time the man arrested in a deadly hit and run is accused of bad behavior while behind the wheel.

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BR police say 4 shootings last week likely connected

Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 5:07 PM CDT
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By WAFB staff
Baton Rouge police said the shootings of four homeless men in the South Sherwood Forest area last week were likely committed by the same person. Three of the victims died.

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Dazjuan Varnado

THE INVESTIGATORS: Man released from jail just hours after arrest, high-speed chase

Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 6:00 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
A man accused of hitting two law enforcement vehicles head-on during a high-speed pursuit this weekend was released from jail within hours.

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Laine Hardy

THE INVESTIGATORS: Legal analyst weighs in after Laine Hardy’s arrest

Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 1:57 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
A legal analyst said it’s unlikely Laine Hardy will spend any significant time in jail after being arrested on a felony charge. He is accused of spying on his ex-girlfriend.

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Director of Public Safety at EBR schools Robert McGarner, Jr.

THE INVESTIGATORS: Head of public safety at EBR schools claims McKinley brawl could have been avoided

Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 6:51 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
After that brawl at McKinley High, the 9News Investigators are working to find out what’s being done to prevent it from happening again.

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East Baton Rouge Parish Chief Public Defender Lisa Parker

THE INVESTIGATORS: EBR public defender’s office doubles down on ‘mission’ as ‘peer review’ continues

Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 5:17 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter and Kevin Foster
The EBR Parish public defender’s office seeks to reassure the public that it is “working hard” for its clients, at the same time as an ongoing state investigation into allegations of wrongdoing in the office.

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Dennis Perkins

THE INVESTIGATORS: Perkins’ lawyer says semen-laced cakes don’t match

Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
As part of his motion to delay the upcoming trial of Dennis Perkins, his lawyer says some of the salacious accusations against his client do not match the evidence in the case.

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Neco Matthews

THE INVESTIGATORS: Man accused of shooting at police has decades-long drug history; previously fought with officers

Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 5:56 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Neco Matthews, 50, is behind bars, accused of shooting at Baton Rouge Police officers. The 9News Investigators have found it is not the first time he’s been accused of fighting with law enforcement.

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Roxanne Record and Kadjah Record

THE INVESTIGATORS: Toxicology expert weighs in after grandmother, mother arrested in child’s alcohol poisoning death

Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 5:56 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
A toxicology expert is weighing in after a grandmother is accused of killing her granddaughter by forcing her to drink a bottle of alcohol while the mother watched.

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THE INVESTIGATORS: Man who confessed to streamed killing on Instagram released from prison weeks before attack

Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 9:50 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
The 9News Investigators have learned the man accused of gruesomely killing a woman and streaming the violent encounter on Facebook Live was released from prison just weeks before the attack.

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THE INVESTIGATORS: Man arrested in stolen speeding sports car dealer claims is tied to NIL agreement with LSU football player

Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 6:25 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Questions are swirling over how a car that was contracted to an LSU football player through NIL ended up reportedly stolen and pulled over.

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THE INVESTIGATORS: Toddler marks 51st young person killed by gunfire in EBR since 2021

THE INVESTIGATORS: Toddler marks 51st young person killed by gunfire in EBR since 2021

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 5:06 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
THE INVESTIGATORS: Toddler marks 51st young person killed by gunfire in EBR since 2021.

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The State of Louisiana has launched an investigation into the East Baton Rouge Public...

THE INVESTIGATORS: State launches ‘peer review’ of EBR Public Defenders Office

Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 5:02 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
The state has launched an investigation into the East Baton Rouge Public Defender’s Office after allegations of some serious problems inside the office have surfaced.

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THE INVESTIGATORS: OLOL employee raises concerns over security after nearly a dozen cars vandalized

Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 5:28 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
One day after a man smashed his way into several cars at Our Lady of the Lake, an employee there is sounding the alarm and raising serious questions about the security inside the parking garage.

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Ten vehicles belonging to employees of Our Lady of the Lake Hospital on Essen Lane were broken...

THE INVESTIGATORS: 10 OLOL employees’ vehicles burglarized overnight

Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 4:15 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Ten vehicles belonging to employees of Our Lady of the Lake Hospital on Essen Lane were broken into overnight, Baton Rouge police said Monday.

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THE INVESTIGATORS: Experts warn of student loan forgiveness scam

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 4:28 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Officials with the Better Business Bureau are sounding the alarm as people have started getting phone calls from businesses and individuals claiming they can help wipe out their student loan debt

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East Baton Rouge Parish Chief Public Defender Lisa Parker

THE INVESTIGATORS: State representative calls for investigation into EBR public defender’s office

Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 6:45 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
State Representative C. Denise Marcelle is calling for the East Baton Rouge Public Defender’s Office to be investigated.

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EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: Former LSP head questioned by La. Speaker of House on Ronald Greene

EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: Former LSP head questioned by La. Speaker of House on Ronald Greene

Updated: Mar. 18, 2022 at 5:35 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter and Kevin Foster
Exclusive new audio obtained by the 9News Investigators revealed what was said when retired Louisiana State Police (LSP) superintendent Kevin Reeves and his legal team met privately with Louisiana House Speaker Clay Schexnayder (R - Gonzales) earlier this year to discuss Ronald Greene’s death investigation.
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