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  • 10/19/2020

Attorney General Jeff Landry Statement on Perilloux Sentence

AG Jeff Landry: The road was not easy to travel, but today we finally arrived to justice for the young victims. I am proud of the hard work by AAG Matt Derbes, AAG Brooke Harris, and AAG Barry Milligan to ensure Mr. Perilloux was brought to justice.

  • 10/16/2020

Louisiana Cemetery Task Force to Hold Informational Meetings

AG Jeff Landry: I encourage anyone impacted to attend one of our informational meetings. We will be joined by officials from FEMA who can assist with the paperwork required for the reburial and repair of graves damaged by Hurricanes Laura or Delta.

  • 10/14/2020

Lafourche Parish Man Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges

AG Jeff Landry: Every time a sexual abuse image or video of a child is viewed, that child is re-victimized. My office and I will not tolerate these egregious crimes, and we will continue working hard to find, arrest, and prosecute child predators.

  • 10/13/2020

Attorney General Jeff Landry Applauds House Passage of the Ka'Mauri Harrison Act

AG Jeff Landry: I thank Representative Romero and Chairman Garofalo for sponsoring this important students’ rights bill. Most importantly, I thank the bill's namesake - Ka'Mauri Harrison - who has shown courage and maturity well beyond his years. I now look forward to working with Senator Fields to secure a smooth passage through the upper chamber.

  • 10/5/2020

Attorney General Jeff Landry Mourns Death of Governor Mike Foster

AG Jeff Landry: While Governor Foster may be remembered by most as a conservative manager who steered Louisiana into a prosperous period, I will always cherish Mike as a trusted confidant whose guidance was invaluable. His honorable legacy will live forever; and I hope the citizens of Louisiana will join Sharon and me in prayer for the entire Foster family.

  • 10/2/2020

Suddenlink Services Disrupted by Hurricane Laura, Attorney General Jeff Landry Fighting for Customers Left in the Dark

AG Jeff Landry: Too many seniors have been unable to talk to their loved ones, too many students have been unable to virtually learn, and too many patients have been unable to receive telemedicine. They not only deserve answers, but they also should receive some guarantees that their issues will be resolved.

  • 10/1/2020

Attorney General Jeff Landry Leads Multistate Coalition Letter to Senate in Support of Amy Coney Barrett

AG Jeff Landry: I lead my fellow AG colleagues in calling on the Senate to fulfill its duty to the American people and immediately vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett. A Metairie native and St. Mary’s Dominican High School alumna, Judge Barrett embodies our State’s values and respect for the rule of law.

  • 9/29/2020

Attorney General Jeff Landry Meets with Ka’Mauri Harrison’s Family, Takes Next Step in Addressing Suspension Over BB Gun in Home

AG Jeff Landry: The Harrison family has basically been sent into a bureaucratic abyss for no reason and told there is no way out. The "adults in the room" failed Ka'Mauri when they unfairly punished him; I will not let them fail him again.

  • 9/26/2020

ACB Nomination: Attorney General Jeff Landry Praises Selection, Slams Anti-Catholic Bigotry

AG Jeff Landry: Judge Barrett honorably holds religious liberty as one of the most sacred rights enacted by our Founding Fathers – a position that has been unfairly attacked by hostile partisans who seem to want to apply a religious test to judicial nominees.

  • 9/25/2020

Citing Possible Constitutional Infringement, Attorney General Jeff Landry Launches Investigation into BB Gun Student Suspension

AG Jeff Landry: I have begun investigating this matter and plan to take action in defense of this young man and his family and all families who could suffer the same invasion of their homes and constitutional rights.

  • 9/24/2020

Caring for The Deceased After Hurricane Laura

AG Jeff Landry: If our State’s people need assistance with locating or repairing a loved one’s grave displaced due to Hurricane Laura, I encourage them to please contact our office at 225-326-6056 or cemeterytaskforce@ag.louisiana.gov.

  • 9/18/2020

Mer Rouge Man Arrested for Internet Crimes Against Children

AG Jeff Landry: We will continue to collaborate with our local, state, and federal partners to bring child predators to justice. We are committed to using every tool we have to aggressively pursue those who wish to harm our children.

  • 9/18/2020

Two Vermilion Parish Men Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography

AG Jeff Landry: Every time a child sexual abuse image or video is viewed, that child is re-victimized. So my office and I will continue to do all we legally can to protect those children from further harm.

  • 9/15/2020

Hundreds of Former ITT Students to Receive Millions in Debt Relief

AG Jeff Landry: This settlement will provide much-needed relief to many Louisiana students who incurred debts for questionable education because of unethical and illegal lending practices.

  • 9/9/2020

Attorney General Jeff Landry Asking Public for Help Amid Child Pornography Arrest In New Orleans

AG Jeff Landry: This is an ongoing investigation. I encourage anyone with information regarding Vicek Kannan, to call my Cyber Crime Unit toll-free at 1-800-256-4506; callers may remain anonymous.

  • 9/3/2020

Two Arrested in St. John on Child Exploitation Charges

AG Jeff Landry: Crimes against children are among the most heinous acts imaginable. My office and I will continue doing everything we legally can to find and arrest child predators throughout our State.

  • 9/2/2020

Crowley Woman Convicted on Election Fraud Charge

AG Jeff Landry: Maintaining voter integrity is the cornerstone of free and fair elections. My office will continue to protect this process and our most vulnerable citizens. Today’s conviction further supports my belief that every valid, legal vote cast should be counted.

  • 8/14/2020

Second Amendment Win in Federal Court, Attorney General Jeff Landry Responds

AG Jeff Landry: I applaud the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals for upholding the Second Amendment. California’s law did not increase public safety; rather, it was yet another radical attempt to restrict citizens’ constitutional rights.

  • 8/12/2020

Open Meetings in Light of COVID-19 (SUPPLEMENTED 8/12/20)

Attorney General Jeff Landry has issued supplemental guidance on the Open Meetings Law to assist Louisiana Public Bodies during the current Public Health Emergency.

  • 8/10/2020

Bipartisan Group of State Attorneys General Urge Congress to Protect Senior Victims of Fraud

AG Jeff Landry: Scam artists know that seniors are especially at risk from COVID-19, and these criminals are despicably targeting our elderly who are isolated at home or separated from their families and support networks. Our elected officials in Washington should recognize this public safety crisis and cast aside partisan politics to deliver for our seniors, especially during these perilous times.