Louisiana Supreme Court pauses AG Murrill indictment amid grand-jury controversy

The Louisiana Supreme Court issued a stay halting Attorney General Liz Murrill’s indictment, blasting irregularities in the grand jury process and conflicts of interest surrounding the special prosecutor and the closed courthouse proceedings. The order pauses the 16-count charges and does not rule on the merits, as the court notes extraordinary procedural defects; the ruling comes amid a broader political feud between state officials and New Orleans leaders, with Murrill vowing to seek dismissal and Gov. Landry signaling a potential pardon if convicted.