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36 Prosecutors Gone in 20 Months: DA Hillar Moore on East Baton Rouge’s Funding Crisis and Landmark Lawsuit
Season 1
Episode 117
Published 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Description
In this episode, Kiran Chawla is joined by East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore as he discusses his office facing a serious funding shortfall, with a growing backlog of cases, and staff turnover. DA Moore says the office has lost 36 assistant district attorneys in 20 months, which has increased workloads and made it harder to keep cases moving, forcing the office to file suit against City Parish Government.
Timestamps
01:50 Budget Crisis Deepens
07:30 Funding the Prosecutor’s Office
13:49 Basis of the Lawsuit
36:23 Bare Bones Staffing
38:11 Morale and Retention
42:49 Crime Starts Early
46:41 Ankle Monitor Issues
54:17 Revoking Violations
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Timestamps
01:50 Budget Crisis Deepens
07:30 Funding the Prosecutor’s Office
13:49 Basis of the Lawsuit
36:23 Bare Bones Staffing
38:11 Morale and Retention
42:49 Crime Starts Early
46:41 Ankle Monitor Issues
54:17 Revoking Violations
Local Sponsors for this episode include:
Neighbors Federal Credit Union:
Another Chance Bail Bonds:
Family Worship Center Church
Twin Team Realty
If you are looking to buy or sell your home, look no further! Call (225) 354-9761 Today!
Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production: