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New Orleans leaders urge dropping charges against Murrill

New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno, City Council members, District Attorney Jason Williams, and retired Judge Calvin Johnson urged special prosecutor Laurie White to drop the 16-count indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill, saying the case has heightened tensions and distracts from public work. The officials emphasized respect for the grand jury while arguing dismissal would serve the public interest and that threatening language in the letters should not drive prolonged litigation.

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Cleo Fields leaves Congress, seeks Louisiana Senate seat

Louisiana U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields announced he will not seek re-election to Congress and instead run to fill the unexpired term in the State Senate's 14th District after Sen. Larry Selders' death. The move follows a court-ordered redrawing of the congressional map that favors Republicans, prompting Fields to return to his former state Senate seat.

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