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Attorney General Liz Murrill supports the death penalty for child rapists
Attorney General Murrill joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general supporting efforts to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2008 decision in Kennedy v. Louisiana, which barred states from imposing the death penalty in cases of child rape where the victim did not die.
10/1/2025AG Murrill's Office arrests Maurepas man for fraudulently receiving over $60,000 in emergency rental assistance from the Office of Community Development for multiple properties across three parishes
LBI opened a criminal investigation after receiving information from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office (LLA) regarding allegations of fraud within a state administered program. Auditors had discovered fraud within the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) administered through the Louisiana Division of Administration (DOA), Office of Community Development (ODC), located in Baton Rouge.
10/1/2025Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests man for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Cyber Crime Unit, the State Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Covington Police Department in affiliation with the 22nd Judicial District SVU Task Force.
10/1/2025Crowley man arrested by AG Murrill's Office for indecent behavior with juveniles, production of child sexual abuse material, and more charges
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office.
9/30/2025Houston woman arrested by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for defrauding Medicaid program of approximately $4600
On Tuesday, September 23rd, agents arrested Williams pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by the 19th Judicial District Court on charges of Government Benefits Fraud and Filing False Public Records. Williams was booked without incident at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.
9/24/2025AG Murrill's Office arrests 20-year-old from New Orleans for Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material, Pornography Involving Juveniles, Sexual Abuse of an Animal, and more disturbing charges
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Cyber Crime Unit and the New Orleans Police Department.
9/23/2025Attorney General Murrill joins letter to protect free speech on college campuses
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and 16 other attorneys general have sent a letter to the presidents and deans of universities and colleges across the country, urging them to protect free speech on their campuses after the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
9/22/2025Couple arrested by AG Murrill's Office for defrauding Medicaid program of more than $59,000 and Filing or Maintaining False Public Records
LBI received a criminal referral from Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regarding allegations that Johnathan and Janice Turner-Fore, both Medicaid recipients, had concealed their place of residence and other information for purposes to receive Medicaid benefits.
9/19/2025Thibodaux man arrested by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for 173 counts of Child Sexual Abuse Material
This arrest resulted from a joint investigation by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Thibodaux Police Department.
9/19/2025Thibodaux man arrested by AG Murrill's Office for 8 counts of Child Sexual Abuse Material
This arrest resulted from a joint investigation by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, and Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.
9/19/2025Thibodaux man arrested by AG Murrill's Office for Child Sexual Abuse Material
This arrest resulted from a joint investigation by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Thibodaux Police Department, and Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office.
9/18/202518-year-old from Lafayette arrested by AG Murrill's Office for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials
Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) agents arrested an 18-year-old from Lafayette on September 16, 2025.
9/16/2025Slidell woman arrested by AG Murrill's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit for using a fake driver's license and social security number to get employment with Medicaid providers
Tasha Hayes was arrested on September 11, 2025, during a joint operation with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, LBI Fugitive Apprehension Unit, LSP Fugitive Task Force, and the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office
9/12/2025Man from Slidell arrested by AG Murrill's Office for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material and Sexual Abuse of an Animal
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) Cyber Crime Unit, 22nd Judicial District ICAC Task Force, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Covington Police Department. Upon arrest, Palmer was transported to the St. Tammany Parish Jail for booking.
9/12/2025AG Murrill's Office arrests Shreveport couple for purchasing BMW, $94K pool, cosmetic surgery, and more while on Medicaid
LBI received a criminal referral from the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regarding allegations that Ebony Taylor and her husband, Andre Jackson, had concealed their true income and employment for purposes to receive Medicaid benefits.
9/11/2025AG Murrill's Office arrests Thibodaux man for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
This arrest resulted from a joint investigation by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation and Nicholls State University Police.
9/11/2025Man from West Monroe arrested by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
This arrest was the result of a joint investigation with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office, Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office, West Monroe Police Department, and the FBI
9/10/2025AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Braithwaite woman for Child Sexual Abuse Materials and Sexual Abuse of an Animal
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Cyber Crime Unit and the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office.
9/8/2025AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests St. Francisville woman for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material and Obstruction of Justice
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) Cyber Crime Unit, LBI Fugitive Apprehension Unit, West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office and the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office.
9/8/2025AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Slidell man for 27 counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material and 1 count of Sexual Abuse of an Animal
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) Cyber Crime Unit, the Slidell Police Department and the Covington Police Department.
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