Tom Wright
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Entergy advised to not hire fake supporters, but did so anyway
Despite advice not to hire supporters, Entergy went ahead and did so anyway. That's more information included in the public records we requested from city hall. → Read More
FOX 8 honored for investigative reporting on La. State Police
FOX 8 is proud to announce a new national award for our investigative work. → Read More
Zurik: Foreign patients enjoy U.S. transplants despite organ sho
The United States has a shortage of livers ready for transplant to patients who need them. That means many Americans will die before they get a transplant opportunity. So why are rich transplant pa... → Read More
TONIGHT AT 10: Orphan wells could be closer than you think
Almost 4,000 abandoned oil and gas wells dot Louisiana's landscape and waters, from Oil City to Golden Meadow and beyond. Many of them have been deteriorating for decades; some of them are leaking.... → Read More
FOX 8 Investigates: Properties linked to S&WB officials among ho
A FOX 8 investigation raises serious questions about how the Sewerage and Water Board has tested the safety of the city's drinking water, and whether their testing could have resulted in lower lead... → Read More
Zurik: State Police commissioner resigns after FOX 8 investigati
Our investigation found Calvin Braxton threatened a state trooper who arrested his daughter for a DWI in 2015 and had the executive director of the commission fix traffic tickets. → Read More
FOX 8 Investigates: OIG criticizes S&WB over lead; utility fight
The New Orleans inspector general issues a scathing report about the Sewerage and Water Board. The IG says residents may have been unknowingly exposed to elevated levels of lead in the drinking wat... → Read More
Zurik: State Police commissioner accused of fixing tickets, thre
Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s looking into allegations raised in our new investigative story - allegations made about an appointee to a powerful state board. → Read More
Zurik: Credit card statements raise serious questions for Krewe
One of Carnival's most popular and largest parades spent money on Gulf Coast beach trips. Now, the captain of the Mystic Krewe of Nyx refuses to answer our questions after a source dropped off a st... → Read More
Zurik: Tulane Health chief slams ‘Cracking the Code’
Our Cracking the Code investigative series saved one New Orleans woman $3,700. More and more consumers and even healthcare providers are contributing pricing information to our online interactive t... → Read More
Zurik: Small town struggles after former mayor's questionable pr
What would happen if 20 percent of New Orleans didn't pay its water bill? One mayor says that actually happened in his town. An auditor slapped the town with 23 findings of mismanagement, abuse and... → Read More
Zurik: Lawmakers consider requirement for 'balance billing' disc
A state lawmaker's bill would require healthcare providers to warn consumers about the prospects for "balance billing" in their medical charges. → Read More
Zurik: Routine bloodwork leads to shocking bills for many consum
Kim Spencer set up an introductory visit with her new doctor, who recommended routine blood tests. The bill for those tests seems anything but routine to the patient. → Read More
Zurik: Alternatives Living directors face new corruption charges
The new federal charges follow a lengthy Lee Zurik investigation that questioned whether the officers were using federal funds to pay for restaurant meals, travel, and sporting event tickets. → Read More
Zurik: One consumer’s lesson, from shoulder pain to facility fee
As more and more doctors work for large hospital groups, you need to be aware of an often hidden charge that may cost you extra money - sometimes, a lot of extra money. → Read More
Zurik: Third-party medical bills a shocker? Welcome to 'balance
Steve Fair sounds like a Sooner with a taste for Louisiana living. But a recent trip to a local hospital left him with a bad taste in his mouth, thanks to a practice that even Louisiana's insurance... → Read More
Zurik: With colonoscopies, the worst pain comes with the bill
Imagine spending thousands of dollars on a procedure that your insurance company should have given you for free. It may be happening, as we find out in a new installment of Cracking the Code. → Read More
Zurik: 10 questions to ask before your next pricey medical proce
Two years ago, Glenn's doctor prescribed physical therapy at a North Shore clinic for a painful shoulder. With a follow-up visit to a different therapist, he learned a vital lesson about cost savin... → Read More
Zurik: Nothing clear about health costs at some local hospitals
We found several local hospitals that try to hide information about how much it costs you for a visit. But one consumer sums up her feelings about that practice with a single word: "Angry." → Read More
Zurik: ‘Absolutely ridiculous’ medical bills show critical need
The paperwork we get from our healthcare providers should easily outline the cost of our healthcare coverage. For many in the metro area, though, the answers remain hidden in a complex language of ... → Read More