# Hour 1: The Vatican has authorized an investigation into the Diocese of Baton Rouge for a mishandling of sexual misconduct allegations

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Podcast: [Newell Normand](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newell-normand-2482167)
Published: 2026-05-12T16:01:06+00:00
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This hour, Newell talks about the Vatican authorizing an official investigation into Bishop Michael Duca of the Diocese of Baton Rouge regarding his alleged mishandling of sexual misconduct allegations against a local parish priest. Then, Dr. Skip Gallagher, UNO professor & NOPD watchdog, joins Newell to discuss how the NOPD is tightening overtime oversight after a FOX 8 investigation found officers allegedly clocked in while they were at home.

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