Kevin Foster

1 month ago | kplctv.com | Chris Nakamoto |Kevin Foster

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An outspoken statewide corruption watchdog says it may be worthwhile for officials to take a closer look at the way judges take the bench in Louisiana. Judges are elected across the state of Louisiana, but in more than 30 other states they are appointed based on their merits.

Aug 9, 2024 | wafb.com | Kevin Foster

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Retired Judge J. Michael McDonald will take on the responsibilities of 19th Judicial District Judge Eboni Johnson Rose while she is investigated for misconduct. He will begin work Monday, August 12, and sit on the bench until September 30. Judge McDonald sat on the bench in the 19th JDC for several years before moving on to the First Circuit Court of Appeals. Retired Judge Dennis J.

Aug 8, 2024 | fox8live.com | Kevin Foster

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A Baton Rouge judge must decide whether now is the time to hear arguments to dismiss rapper NBA YoungBoy’s federal gun case or if she should wait for additional rulings from higher courts before she has enough information to move forward. Prosecutors filed briefs arguing that a ruling released earlier this summer by the U.S. Supreme court provides enough of an explanation on how to apply federal gun laws to the recording artist’s case.

Aug 6, 2024 | wafb.com | Kevin Foster

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The man accused of beating a bystander who was attempting to break up a fight near a Baton Rouge nightclub has been sentenced to 7 years in prison, according to court records. Edmond Revelle entered a guilty plea to manslaughter in May of 2024 for the 2022 death of Hayes Sellers. Judge Eboni Johnson Rose sentenced him Tuesday August 6, to 7 years with credit for time served.

Aug 1, 2024 | wafb.com | Kevin Foster

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A man accused of robbing a bank, then leading police on a chase has entered a guilty plea on Thursday, August 1. Jonathan Lanaute, who attempted to switch his plea in a federal bank robbery case suffered a medical episode while in a Baton Rouge courtroom Thursday, July 25. Chief Judge Shelly Dick and her courtroom staff jumped into action to help Jonathan Lanaute after the man fell to the floor while shackled.