Bruce Reilly
Coverage of Bruce Reilly in the Nexus archive.
- Former Orleans District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro appointed to the state Judiciary Commission
Leon Cannizzaro, former Orleans District Attorney, has been appointed to the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana, an independent body overseeing judicial conduct. The appointment by Speaker Phillip DeVillier will begin in 2026, following his retirement from the Attorney General’s office. Criminal justice advocates have criticized the appointment due to Cannizzaro's past aggressive prosecutorial tactics and controversies.
- Former Orleans District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro appointed to the state Judiciary Commission, worrying advocates of criminal justice reform
Leon Cannizzaro, who previously led the criminal division of Louisiana's Attorney General's office, has been appointed to the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana. His appointment has raised concerns among criminal justice reform advocates due to his history of aggressive tactics and controversial practices during his tenure as Orleans Parish District Attorney.
- NOPD changes policy on allowing weapons, hazardous materials on police drones
The New Orleans Police Department revised its policy to prohibit equipping drones with weapons or hazardous materials after facing backlash from civil liberties groups. Initially, the NOPD proposed allowing such weapons with superintendent approval, but reversed the decision following public pressure. Organizations like Eye on Surveillance and Voice of the Experienced opposed the policy, citing safety concerns and distrust in the department.