Louisiana high court issues stay in case against Attorney General Liz Murrill

Source: The Hill

07/03/26 9:08 AM ET


The Louisiana Supreme Court issued a stay Friday morning in the indictment of state Attorney General Liz Murrill (R), less than a day after a New Orleans grand jury handed up the charges.

Murrill was charged with 16 counts of malfeasance in office and intimidation tied to alleged threats she made in letters sent to New Orleans officials in May. She was accused of warning the officials, including New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno (D) and District Attorney Jason Williams, that their jobs were at risk if they opposed a new law combining the city’s criminal and district clerks of court.

The law, which was pushed by Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R), eliminated a position at the Orleans Parish Criminal District Clerk of Court, which would have been held by newly elected Calvin Duncan (D). A warrant was issued for Murrill’s arrest Thursday, and her bond was set at $400,000.

The state Supreme Court halted the criminal proceedings against Murrill after considering a number of “compelling” arguments, including potential conflicts of interest involving special prosecutor Laurie White, who has previously represented Duncan.

Read more: https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5952664-liz-murrill-indictment-louisiana-supreme-court-stay/