The combination of marsh fire smoke and moisture in the air created what a meteorologist called a “perfect storm.” Low visibility contributed to the traffic accidents.
Tag: Louisiana State Police
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Ex-Louisiana Trooper Acquitted of Violating Black Motorists’s Rights
The trooper beat Aaron Larry Bowman with a flashlight after a traffic stop in 2019. The case drew outrage after police body-camera footage of the encounter went public.
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What We Know About Ronald Greene’s Death
The Louisiana State Police said Mr. Greene died in 2019 after crashing during a police chase, but video later showed troopers shocking, choking and beating him. Five officers have now been charged.
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5 Louisiana Officers Charged in 2019 Death of Black Driver
The charges are the first to emerge in a case that has mobilized activists and drawn widespread scrutiny of the Louisiana State Police.
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Justice Dept. Is Investigating Louisiana Police Over Accusations of Abuse
Similar investigations are underway into the Minneapolis Police Department in connection with the killing of George Floyd and the Louisville Police Department’s actions leading up to the shooting of Breonna Taylor.