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Attorney General Murrill files petition seeking full Fifth Circuit review for Louisiana's Ten Commandments law
"Today, my office filed a petition seeking the full Fifth Circuit’s review in our litigation regarding Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law. The Fifth Circuit’s panel decision in this case directly rejected the Fifth Circuit’s own precedents and precedents from other circuits and the Supreme Court."
6/26/2025Attorney General Murrill files writ at Louisiana Supreme Court to expedite justice for victims of five death row inmates
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has begun to seek the Louisiana Supreme Court’s review in five death row post-conviction relief cases.
6/25/2025Attorney General Liz Murrill announces major legal action against CVS
Today, Attorney General Liz Murrill announced three separate lawsuits against CVS Health Corp, CaremarkPCS Health, LLC, and their affiliated entities for unfair, deceptive, and unlawful practices that have harmed Louisiana patients, independent pharmacies, and the public at large. The State is seeking both injunctive relief and restitution.
6/24/2025Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill Alerts Public to Illegal Online Casino Gambling
Attorney General Liz Murrill is alerting Louisiana residents and visitors to the growing presence of illegal gambling websites and mobile applications offering unauthorized online casino-style games within the state.
6/18/2025Attorney General Murrill announces $69 million Purdue Opioid Settlement for Louisiana
Attorney General Murrill today announced that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family.
6/18/2025AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Cutoff man for Pornography Involving Juveniles and Sexual Abuse of an Animal
This arrest resulted from a joint investigation by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation and the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.
6/18/2025Attorney General Murrill joins 25-state coalition defending President Trump’s efforts to deport violent Tren de Aragua gang using Alien Enemies Act
Attorney General Murrill joined a strong 25-state coalition in filing a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in support of President Donald Trump’s lawful use of executive authority to deport members of Tren de Aragua (TdA), a violent Venezuelan gang designated as a foreign terrorist organization.
6/17/2025Attorney General Liz Murrill Legislative Package brings transformative change to Louisiana
Our Louisiana Department of Justice 2025 legislative package was a tremendous success and will lead to a more secure and free Louisiana.
6/12/2025Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents arrest Paincourtville man for Government Benefits Fraud
On December 11, 2023 Special Agents assigned to the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, the criminal investigative division of the Louisiana Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General received a complaint from the Louisiana Department of Health in reference to an individual identified as Lenroy Brown allegedly committing Medicaid Recipient Fraud.
6/11/2025BREAKING: Attorney General Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents with assistance from US Marshals arrest former OPSO correctional employee and girlfriend of Derrick Groves for aiding in his escape
Agents with Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation and US Marshals coordinated to arrest a former correctional center employee at the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office and the girlfriend of Derrick Groves for aiding in his escape.
6/9/20253 out of 4 teens involved in carjacking of District Attorney Jason Williams plead guilty to armed robbery
Three out of the four teens involved in two separate carjackings in New Orlenas in October of 2023, one involving Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams and his mother, and another involving a young woman, pled guilty as charged today.
6/6/2025Attorney General Murrill's LBI agents arrest illegal alien in Slidell for Distribution of Pornography Involving Juveniles
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Cyber Crime Unit, Homeland Security Investigations and the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. Juarez was later transported to the St. Tammany Parish Jail and booked accordingly.
6/6/2025Inmate arrested in connection to Attorney General Murrill’s investigation into escape at Orleans Justice Center
On May 16, 2025, Special Agents assigned to Attorney General Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, the criminal investigative division of the Louisiana Department of Justice, and deputies assigned to the Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs Division initiated an investigation into the escape of ten inmates from the sheriff’s office custody.
5/30/2025Tips from Attorney General Liz Murrill on how to prepare for Hurricane Season 2025
As the 2025 hurricane season approaches, Attorney General Liz Murrill wants to ensure people are taking proper precautions and staying alert and prepared throughout this storm season.
5/30/2025Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents arrest 21-year-old for Pornography Involving Juveniles
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Cyber Crime Unit, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Homeland Security Investigations.
5/20/2025Marrero man arrested by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for Distribution of Pornography Involving Juveniles
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with General Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Cyber Crime Unit and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.
5/20/2025Attorney General Murrill announces arrest of jail employee in connection with inmate escape at Orleans Justice Center
On May 16, 2025, Special Agents assigned to the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, the criminal investigative division of the Louisiana Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General and deputies assigned to the Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs Division initiated an investigation into the escape of ten inmates from the sheriff’s office custody.
5/20/2025BREAKING: After Attorney General Liz Murrill gets involved, serial fraudster connected to Kansas City reporter’s death gets 25 years for previous conviction that was originally suspended
A New Orleans judge sided with the AG and found Danette Colbert to be a quadruple habitual offender after prosecutors with Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office got involved in the case.
5/15/2025Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office secures conviction for illegal immigrant responsible for death of beloved WGNO producer
Prosecutors with the Troop Nola division of Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office secured a conviction for an illegal alien who was responsible for the death of beloved WGNO producer Mark Deane.
5/12/2025Prairieville woman arrested by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for Unauthorized use of Snap Benefits, Theft of over 25K, and Government Benefits Fraud
On November 17, 2022, Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI), Louisiana Office of the Attorney General, received a criminal referral and case assignment to investigate Priscilla Jackson (Jackson) on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Medicaid benefits regarding allegations of fraud.
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