Exoneree Calvin Duncan’s first day as New Orleans clerk stalls in court fight
TL;DR
A Louisiana exoneree named Calvin Duncan began his term as Orleans Parish clerk of criminal court in New Orleans, but a federal judge temporarily blocked the state from eliminating the position, leaving his first day in limbo amid protests and ongoing court battles over the office.
- Louisiana exoneree assumes elected clerk office after federal judge blocks law eliminating position AP News
- Gov. Jeff Landry issues statement regarding judge's ruling on Calvin Duncan taking office WDSU
- Calvin Duncan cleared to take office after federal judge grants temporary restraining order WWLTV.com
- Louisiana Republicans eliminate elected office won by Democratic exoneree The Guardian
- Fifth Circuit grants stay in Calvin Duncan lawsuit, consolidation law takes effect fox8live.com
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