New Orleans leaders ask special prosecutor to drop charges against AG Murrill

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 867

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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A possible truce in the months-long discord between state leaders and New Orleans officials emerged Tuesday when Mayor Helena Moreno, District Attorney Jason Williams and five city council members asked a special prosecutor to drop criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill.

“New Orleans and Louisiana have too much at stake to remain consumed by conflict,” Moreno and the council members said in a letter sent to Laurie White, who was appointed to …

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