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Attorney General Under Fire Over Court Controversy | Durham News
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Summary
Louisiana’s Attorney General Liz Murrill faces 16 serious charges, including intimidation and malfeasance, after allegedly threatening New Orleans officials who opposed a Republican-backed court restructuring. The move targeted Calvin Duncan, a recently exonerated former court clerk, whose position was eliminated under the new law. Murrill claims the charges are retaliatory and baseless, while Governor Jeff Landry calls the proceedings a “kangaroo court” and vows to pardon her. The case underscores a deepening political rift between state Republicans and New Orleans Democrats, with Duncan’s supporters viewing the actions as politically motivated. Murrill’s bond is set at $400,000, and the legal battle continues as local leaders, including Mayor Helena Moreno, insist their focus remains on serving residents. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/271e0466bb6ac833