Richard Webster

1 month ago | wwno.org | Alana Schreiber |Richard Webster

Nine prisoners are walking free after being convicted in part on faulty evidence presented by Mississippi dentist Michael West and his pathological partner Dr. Steven Hayne. Seven of those nine convictions involved bite mark evidence, and three of the recently-freed men had been on death row. There is one inmate left who awaits execution based on evidence presented by the now defamed medical professionals, and state prosecutors aren’t budging about his guilt.

Oct 16, 2024 | wwno.org | Adam Vos |Richard Webster

A law meant to reduce violent crime among teenagers has resulted in a rise in arrests of 17 year olds in Louisiana. The law, which went into effect five months ago, makes it so 17 year olds can be charged as adults. Nearly 70% of them have not actually been accused of violent crimes. Richard Webster recently reported on the impacts of the law and the backlash against it for ProPublica and Verite News. He joins us for more.

Oct 16, 2024 | wrkf.org | Adam Vos |Richard Webster

A law meant to reduce violent crime among teenagers has resulted in a rise in arrests of 17 year olds in Louisiana. The law, which went into effect five months ago, makes it so 17 year olds can be charged as adults. Nearly 70% of them have not actually been accused of violent crimes. Richard Webster recently reported on the impacts of the law and the backlash against it for ProPublica and Verite News. He joins us for more.

Aug 13, 2024 | wwno.org | Diane Mack |Richard Webster |Chelsea Brasted

A new law in Louisiana gives police officers the power to order journalists and citizens to remain 25 feet from them at any time, creating a “buffer zone.” Critics say it’s law enforcement’s response to growing surveillance and scrutiny of police work by the public. Verite News and ProPublica reporter Richard Webster joins us to discuss the law. Another new law that was passed in this spring’s special legislative session on crime eliminates parole for prisoners.

Aug 13, 2024 | wrkf.org | Diane Mack |Richard Webster |Chelsea Brasted

A new law in Louisiana gives police officers the power to order journalists and citizens to remain 25 feet from them at any time, creating a “buffer zone.” Critics say it’s law enforcement’s response to growing surveillance and scrutiny of police work by the public. Verite News and ProPublica reporter Richard Webster joins us to discuss the law. Another new law that was passed in this spring’s special legislative session on crime eliminates parole for prisoners.