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.
Tag: Louisiana
-
In Louisiana, Gov. Edwards Staves Off Certain Conservative Policies for Now
John Bel Edwards, the only Democratic governor in the Deep South, has successfully vetoed bills that have glided into law elsewhere in the region. Soon, he’ll leave office.
-
4 Killed and 7 Wounded in Shooting at July 4 Party in Louisiana
The shooting comes amid a long and violent holiday weekend in the United States, where shootings were reported in multiple cities.
-
Louisiana Governor Vetoes Ban on Transition Care for Transgender Minors
Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, also vetoed two other recent bills related to gender expression and sexual orientation in schools and among young people.