nola "lawyer who fought death penalty dies at 90"

Lolis Elie, civil rights-era lawyer in New Orleans, dies at 89

Lolis Edward Elie, who died Tuesday, is shown in 2003. (Photo by Kathleen Flynn, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

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How old was Brione Rodgers when she was killed?

12-year-old girl killed by stray bullet during quick trip to New Orleans home: 'Wrong place wrong time'. Brione Rodgers and her 12-year-old cousin, Todriana Peters, stopped at a party in New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward only to pick up a phone charger from Todriana’s brother, so they could call their grandmother.

Where was the hit and run in New Orleans?

A man on a motorcycle was killed late Friday after he was struck by another vehicle near the intersection of Hayne Boulevard and Unity Drive in New Orleans East.

What happened at the New Orleans gas station?

A carjacking at a New Orleans East gas station Wednesday was caught on video, showing two children jumping from an SUV as it's being stolen. One child's foot was also run over as the carjacker drove off.

What happened to the man who shot his ex-wife's boyfriend?

An Avondale man has been jailed on a charge of attempted second-degree murder after authorities say he shot his ex-wife's boyfriend in the face during an argument Friday evening on the West Bank, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.

How old is the girl who was shot in the back?

A 6-year-old girl is stable condition after she was shot in the back during an altercation between two men in New Sarpy on Monday, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office.

Where was the person shot in the French Quarter?

Person shot to death in the French Quarter on Dauphine Street, NOPD says. New Orleans police were investigating a homicide in the French Quarter on Thursday evening, according to an NOPD spokesperson.

Who died in the Pearl River crash?

Driver killed, passenger injured in Pearl River crash, State Police say. A driver died and a passenger was seriously injured during a crash in Pearl River Saturday afternoon, according to the Louisiana State Police.

How many people were killed in New Orleans in 1994?

Groves was one of 424 people murdered in New Orleans in 1994, the highest recorded number in the city's modern history. In trying to put the current homicide rate in perspective, city officials often point to 1994, as if to say: Sure, things seem bad now. But look how much worse they were.

Who was the New Orleans police chief in 1994?

Len Davis. HANDOUT. prev. next. The day Richard Pennington was sworn in as New Orleans' police chief in 1994, an FBI agent pulled him aside and told the former Washington, D.C. deputy chief that the department was riddled with corrupt and rogue officers. Many, the FBI told him, were involved in a widespread drug-trafficking ring and the targets ...

What was the homicide rate in New Orleans in 1991?

New Orleans' most recent decrease in killings could also simply be part of a national trend, Serpas said. In 1991, the national homicide rate was 35.5 per 100,000. That dropped to 11.9 in 2008 and 4.5 in 2014, according to the FBI and the Bureau of Justice Statistics.

How many murders were there in New Orleans in 2006?

One of the most violent periods in New Orleans' recent history took place during the two years immediately following Hurricane Katrina. In 2006, there were 162 murders at a time when the city's population had dropped to around 230,000, resulting in a homicide rate of 70 killings per 100,000 residents.

What happened in 1994?

The murders of 1994: Lessons from New Orleans' deadliest year. The day Richard Pennington was sworn in as New Orleans' police chief in 1994, an FBI agent pulled him aside and told the former Washington, D.C. deputy chief that the department was riddled with corrupt and rogue officers. Many, the FBI told him, were involved in a widespread ...

What was the New Orleans police department in the 1990s?

In the early 1990s, New Orleans' police department was widely described as an organization infested with criminal gangs that used violence to intimidate the people they were supposed to protect. Five months after Davis had Groves killed, Officer Antoinette Frank robbed a Vietnamese restaurant in New Orleans East.

How many people were released from Orleans Parish Prison in 2006?

In 2006, more than 3,000 suspects, including some suspected of murder, were released from then-Orleans Parish Prison because the officer of then-District Attorney Eddie Jordan failed to file charges within 60 days as required under Article 701 in state law.

What team did Nola play for?

He also played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League .

How old was Nola when he started playing baseball?

Although Nola started playing baseball at the age of nine , his passion for the sport only began when he watched his older brother Austin Nola play in tournaments. As a child, Nola used to mimick a pitching motion while watching himself in the mirror, a gesture that his father described as "strange gyrations".

How many strikeouts did Nola have?

He made a strong return to the mound, allowing two runs or fewer in 18 of his 27 season starts. Recording 184 strikeouts in 27 starts, Nola beat Curt Schilling 's 1996 record for most strikeouts by a Phillies pitcher with fewer than 30 starts in one season.

How many innings did Nola pitch in the season?

He pitched 111 innings that season in 20 starts and posted a 6–9 record and 4.78 ERA.

When did Nola join the Phillies?

The Philadelphia Phillies selected Nola in the first round, seventh overall, of the 2014 MLB Draft. He signed with the team for a $3.3 million signing bonus on June 10, 2014, and was assigned to the Phillies' Class A-Advanced minor league affiliate, the Clearwater Threshers.

What is Nola's baseball record?

Baseball", given to the top player in the state. Across his varsity baseball career, Nola posted a 21–2 win–loss record and 214 strikeouts in 152 innings pitched.

What happened to Nola's freshman season?

Stress fractures in his back, which doctors attributed to a six -inch summer growth spurt, hampered Nola's freshman season. Nola spent three seasons on the varsity team, including two state playoff appearances.