The public now has online access to the personal financial disclosure statements of Louisiana judges.The Metropolitan Crime Commission has launched a new portal in an effort to keep judges accountable.Prior to this, there was no online access to the financial disclosures, and people would have to file a public records request. But with the new…… More

A judge has set bail at $1.25 million for the ex-husband of former “NCIS New Orleans” actor Zoe McLellan in a case involving the alleged sex abuse of their child.McLellan wiped away tears as her ex-husband walked into the Jefferson Parish courtroom in an orange jumpsuit and shackles. Judge Patricia Joyce held 51-year-old Jean-Pierre Gillain’s…… More

Slumping Nissan Motor Co. is offering voluntary separation packages to many of its U.S. workers as it tries to resize itself to match lower sales.The Japanese automaker wouldn’t say how many employees it is hoping will leave. It also wouldn’t say how much money it expects to save, or give details of the severance offers.The…… More