Law & Disorder

After Katrina, New Orleans Police Under Scrutiny

In the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, NOPD officers shot 11 civilians, five of whom died. Criminal cases have now been brought against some officers, and the federal government is investigating the actions of the police department, which conducted only cursory inquiries into the deadly use of force.

Another Setback in Federal Investigation of New Orleans Police

Former officer acquitted in the death of Henry Glover.

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica

Plenty of Misconduct, and 129 Pages of One Judge’s Disbelief

The judge who overturned the convictions in the Danziger Bridge case found what he called dark and disturbing incidents of misconduct by prosecutors.

by Joe Sexton, ProPublica

Danziger Bridge Convictions Overturned

The federal judge who oversaw the trial of five New Orleans police officers charged in the shooting of unarmed civilians after Hurricane Katrina granted a request for a re-trial after uncovering misconduct by federal prosecutors.

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica

Key Convictions Overturned in Killing by New Orleans Police

In a setback for federal prosecutors, an appellate court tosses the convictions of two former cops imprisoned in connection with the killing of Henry Glover.

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica

After Katrina, New Orleans Cops Were Told They Could Shoot Looters

After Katrina, New Orleans police officers circulated orders authorizing them to shoot looters and "take back the city," but it remains unclear who issued them.

by Sabrina Shankman, Tom Jennings, Brendan McCarthy, Laura Maggi and A.C. Thompson

Former New Orleans Cop Sentenced in Perjury Case

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica

Judge Hits New Orleans Cops with Harsh Sentences

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica

New Orleans Police Officer Convicted of Perjury, Obstruction in Post-Katrina Shooting

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica

Report Slams Former New Orleans Police Honcho for Mishandling Probe of Post-Katrina Killing

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica

Five New Orleans Cops Convicted for Their Role in Post-Katrina Shootings

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica

Case of New Orleans Cops Accused in Post-Katrina Civilian Shootings Goes to the Jury

by Aarti Shahani, ProPublica

Trial Opens of New Orleans Police Officers Charged in the Danziger Bridge Shootings

by Aarti Shahani, ProPublica

Judge Orders New Trial in New Orleans Police Case

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica

Judge Hands Out Tough Sentences in Post-Katrina Killing by Police

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica

Feds Find ‘Systemic Violations of Civil Rights’ by New Orleans Police Department

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica

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ProPublica’s A.C. Thompson spoke at the 2011 Media Learning Seminar in Miami about his groundbreaking series, Law and Disorder.

by Minhee Cho

In Wake of Glover Verdicts, What's Next for New Orleans’ Troubled Police Force?

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica

Editor’s Note: The Long Road to Justice for Henry Glover

by Stephen Engelberg, ProPublica

Jury Convicts Three, Acquits Two in Post-Katrina Police Shooting

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica

Former Cop Sentenced in Post-Katrina Shooting of Unarmed Civilians at Danziger Bridge

by Sabrina Shankman, ProPublica

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