19th Judicial District Court
Coverage of 19th Judicial District Court in the Nexus archive.
- Baton Rouge couple pleads not guilty to charges tied to CATS contact scheme
A Baton Rouge couple, Erica and Terral Jackson, pleaded not guilty to theft and conspiracy charges tied to a CATS contract scheme involving over $49,000. The charges stem from contracts awarded to their company, Broad Innovation Marketing Firm LLC, which allegedly used funds for a millage campaign instead of the stated contactless payment project. Additional individuals and entities, including CATS Chief Administrative Officer Pearlina Thomas, are implicated in the investigation.
- Landry teacher stipend plan back on after judge scraps order on technicality
Judge Richard 'Chip' Moore dismissed a temporary restraining order blocking Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's plan to redirect public school funding for teacher stipends. The judge cited a conflict of interest involving Baker Donelson, a law firm representing both Landry and the lawsuit plaintiffs. Plaintiffs, including former school officials, may pursue further legal action.
- Gov. Landry sued over plan to move public school funding to teacher stipends
Three education advocates sued Gov. Jeff Landry and state officials over a plan to redirect K-12 school funding to teacher stipends, alleging it violates the state constitution. The lawsuit challenges an executive order that would move $168 million from school operations for stipends and criticizes remote voting by lawmakers to approve the plan.