- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill had 16 felony charges dismissed by a special prosecutor after procedural issues and pressure from New Orleans leaders, and the case was ordered closed.
- The dispute grew from a clash over consolidating a court clerk’s office — won by exoneree Calvin Duncan — with Murrill warning local officials they could face job consequences.
- The dismissal highlighted widening state-vs.-city political tensions: Murrill called it vindication, Gov. Jeff Landry backed her, and New Orleans leaders had urged the charges be dropped.
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