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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is defiantly resisting a subpoena from District Attorney Jason Williams, who’s seeking records tied to the grand jury that indicted her on charges of malfeasance and public intimidation. Murrill argues the documents are vital to exposing alleged irregularities in the process, especially after Williams’ office recused itself from her case. The charges stem from letters Murrill allegedly sent to officials—including Williams and Mayor Helena Moreno—threatening their removal over a new state law. Now, Moreno and others targeted in the letters are urging the special prosecutor to drop the case, while Williams privately supports dismissal without opposing it. Murrill’s filing also reveals a concerning claim: an attorney in her office says special prosecutor Laurie White tried to block the grand jury from voting on her indictment that day. With the Supreme Court previously halting a prior prosecution against Murrill, this high-stakes legal battle continues to escalate through court filings and public statements.

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