Paul Purpura
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New Orleans, LA, United States
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Shooting victim told police 'Billy' shot him before he died, detective testifies
Billy Ray Lewis, 41, is standing trial a second time in the 2002 killings of Daveion Jones, 11, and her 16-year-old uncle Travis Webb, 16. They were shot on July 24, 2002, in eastern New Orleans. → Read More
The Lens' public records lawsuit against New Orleans is back in court, outlet reports
The Lens says it asked City Hall for records in February, and despite suing, the city still hasn't provided the information its reporters seek. → Read More
'I forgive you,' Sandy Kaynor's son tells convicted shooter in testimony
Sandy Kaynor was left paralyzed and brain damaged after gunmen shot and robbed him and his family at his Garden Street home three years ago. → Read More
HBO's John Oliver opines on New Orleans' public defender system
The British comedian notes how the New Orleans public defender's office turned to an Internet campaign to raise money for its beleaguered budget. → Read More
Sandy Kaynor shooting suspect pleads guilty, gets 45 years in prison
Byron J. Johnson, one of three suspects charged in the crime, pleaded guilty to his role in the Oct. 12, 2012, shooting on Camp Street that left lawyer Sandy Kaynor permanently disabled. → Read More
New Orleans man accused of causing infant son's brain injury
Lionel Jackson Sr., 30, is accused of injuring his 7-week-old son in February. → Read More
Marine Corps Reserve command changes hands in sundown ceremony in Algiers
Lt. Gen. Richard Mills turned command of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North to Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, at the Algiers headquarters on Saturday. → Read More
Metairie man accused of grabbing deputy's genitals jailed for spitting at a judge
Michael Edwards, booked in Municipal Court with spitting at a deputy, will undergo a psychiatric evaluation. → Read More
Fugitive in Bourbon Street beating led bounty hunters on chase to Alabama
William Busker was out on bond and awaiting trial for a Bourbon Street armed robbery when he absconded. Bounty Hunters found in Laurel, Miss., Wednesday, where he allegedly led them on an 80-mile chase into Alabama. → Read More
New Orleans judge calls hearing to discuss public defender funding
Judge Arthur Hunter has convened hearings before concerning public defense. → Read More
Accused Memphis pimp sentenced to 100 years in prison as career criminal
Timothy T. Jones, 25, was convicted of attempted murder and gun charges in state court, where a judge ruled he's a career criminal and handed down the 100-year sentence. He awaits trial in federal court, where he's accused of pimping two girls, ages 16 and 17. → Read More
New Orleans criminal court judges get national bar journal spotlight
The ABA Journal profiles Judges Laurie White and Arthur Hunter as founders of the re-entry court program. → Read More
Arson investigator's attorney seek's dismissal of French Quarter pistol-whipping case
Capt. Richard Abbott was booked July 18, after an altercation with a neighbor at a French Quarter bar. → Read More
NOPD investigating eastern New Orleans homicide
Police received a report just after midnight of a person shot in the head in a motel room. → Read More
Three New Orleans firefighters injured battling Bywater house fire: Update
All three firefighters were treated and released from Tulane Medical Center, for injuries they received at North Rampart and Kentucky streets, according to the NOFD. → Read More
JPSO seeking West Bank man in Gretna-area armed robbery
Joshua London, 26, is suspected of being one of three robbers who stole a man's car at gunpoint on July 30. → Read More
Civil suit against ex-Saints linebacker Junior Galette is dismissed
The plaintiff also had Galette arrested at his Kenner home in January. → Read More
New Orleans firefighter injured in Bywater house fire
The man was hurt fighting the blaze at a house under renovation at North Rampart and Kentucky streets. It was destroyed, and the fire spread to a neighboring house. → Read More
Coast Guard petty officer acquitted of rape charges
However, Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory Cooper was found guilty of violating a lawful order, banning fraternization. → Read More
Bank robber and accused jail brawler convicted of Lakeview bar heist
Darrius Copelin was convicted of robbing the Homedale Inn off Canal Boulevard three years ago. → Read More