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Victory for Women and Girls: AG Murrill Celebrates Complete Victory Against Biden's Radical and Unlawful Title IX Rule
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a notice of voluntary dismissal in Louisiana's lawsuit challenging the Biden Administration's 2024 Title IX Rule after the remaining appeals seeking to revive the rule were dismissed.
6/9/2026Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Agents Arrest Second Suspect in Attack at Madisonville Restaurant
Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) agents arrested Gregory Jules Saurage in connection with the attack that occurred at a Madisonville restaurant on Friday, May 29, 2026.
6/8/2026Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Agents Arrest Hammond Man on Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges; More Charges Expected
The investigation began after agents received a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), which initiated the investigation and ultimately led to Turpin's arrest.
6/8/2026Attorney General Liz Murrill Inducted into Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill was inducted into the Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame during the 21st Annual Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame Ceremony hosted by the Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum Foundation.
6/8/2026Attorney General Liz Murrill Announces Key Leadership Changes at the Louisiana Department of Justice
Attorney General Liz Murrill today announced several key leadership changes within the Louisiana Department of Justice aimed at strengthening operations across the agency.
6/4/2026AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Agents Arrest Couple for Defrauding Medicaid Program of More Than $37,000
LBI received a criminal referral from Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regarding allegations that Brian Joseph Ringgold, a Medicaid recipient, had underreported his income for purposes to receive Medicaid benefits.
6/4/2026AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith for Second Degree Battery and Disturbing the Peace
After an investigation by Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation into an incident at a Madisonville restaurant last Friday, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith turned himself into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail this afternoon, alongside his attorney.
6/4/2026AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Uncovers Nearly $157,000 Medicaid and SNAP Fraud Scheme; Former LDH Employee Remains Fugitive
LBI received a criminal referral from the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regarding allegations that Tanesha Bowman had defrauded both the Medicaid and SNAP programs. LDH also reported that former employee, Juleah Seazer, had participated in defrauding the Medicaid program.
6/4/2026AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Registered Sex Offender for Child Sexual Abuse Materials Under the Age of 13
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation and Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office.
6/2/2026Attorney General Liz Murrill Announces Landmark 24 Bill Package
Today, Attorney General Liz Murrill announced the successful passage of a landmark 24-bill legislative package. This achievement follows the 14 Attorney General-sponsored bills that were enacted into law last year. The 2026 legislative session ends today at 6:00 p.m.
6/1/2026AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Lafayette man for 74 counts of Child Sexual Abuse Materials Under the Age of 13 and 3 counts of Sexual Abuse of an Animal
This arrest was the result of a joint investigation involving the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office.
6/1/2026Tips from Attorney General Liz Murrill on How to Prepare for Hurricane Season 2026
As the 2026 hurricane season begins, Attorney General Liz Murrill encourages all Louisianans to stay alert, be prepared, and take steps now to protect their families, homes, and property.
5/29/2026Attorney General Murrill Urges DOJ to Restore States’ Authority for Swift Justice in Heinous Crimes
Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a 16-state coalition letter supporting a rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to help streamline federal review of state capital murder convictions.
5/20/2026AG Murrill’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit arrests Marrero woman for billing Medicaid while working another job
Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit arrested a woman after agents determined she billed Medicaid for services she did not provide while working another job during the same hours.
5/20/2026Attorney General Liz Murrill Announces 60 Registered Sex Offenders Arrested in Operation Restricted Domain Throughout Greater Baton Rouge Area
Attorney General Liz Murrill today announced the arrest of 60 registered sex offenders as part of “Operation Restricted Domain,” a two-month, multi-agency operation led by her Louisiana Bureau of Investigation targeting offenders who violated Louisiana sex offender registration laws and engaged in unlawful online activity.
5/18/2026AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests man from New Orleans for distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material through an online messaging application
Mahler was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Orleans Justice Center.
5/15/2026AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Registered Sex Offender from Broussard for Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of 13
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, and Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office.
5/14/2026Duson man arrested by AG Murrill's Office for Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of 13
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, and Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office.
5/14/202622-year-old from Kaplan arrested by AG Murrill's Office for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of 13
Hunter Wayne Bingham was arrested on May 12, 2026 for five (5) violations of LA R.S 14:81.1E(5)(a), child sexual abuse materials under the age of 13 (distribution) (felony).
5/13/2026Attorney General Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Scott man for Child Sexual Abuse Materials and Sexual Abuse of an Animal
This arrest was the result of an investigation involving the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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