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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A southeast Louisiana official has been accused of committing perjury for failing to disclose information related to a controversial grain terminal in the state’s Mississippi River Chemical Corridor in response to a lawsuit brought by a prominent local climate activist. St. John the Baptist Parish President Jaclyn Hotard denied in a deposition that she knew her mother-in-law could have benefited financially from parish rezoning plans to make way for a 222-acre (90-hectare) grain export facility along the Mississippi River. Hotard also said in court filings, under oath, that no correspondence existed between her and her mother-in-law about the grain terminal, even though her mother-in-law later turned over numerous text messages where they discussed the grain terminal and a nearby property owned by the mother-in-law’s marine transport company, court records show. The text messages were disclosed as part of an ongoing lawsuit filed by Joy Banner, who along with her sister, Jo Banner, successfully led efforts to halt the $800 million grain terminal earlier this year. It would have been built within 300 feet (91 meters) of their property and close to historic sites in the predominantly Black community where they grew up. RELATED COVERAGE Court hears arguments in challenge to Louisiana law meant to give police 25-foot ‘buffer zone’ Louisiana rapper NBA Youngboy gets nearly 2 years in jail for gun-related charges Who’s playing where? A cheat sheet on college sports realignment The legal dispute is part of a broader clash playing out in courts and public hearings , pitting officials eager to greenlight economic development against grassroots community groups challenging polluting industrial expansion in the heavily industrialized 85-mile industrial corridor between Baton Rouge and New Orleans often referred to by environmental activists as “Cancer Alley.” “We are residents that are just trying to protect our homes and just trying to live our lives as we have a right to do,” Banner said in an interview with The Associated Press. The Banner sisters gained national attention after cofounding the Descendants Project, an organization dedicated to historic preservation and racial justice. In the text messages turned over as part of Joy Banner’s lawsuit, Hotard, the parish president, says that she wished to “choke” Joy Banner and used profanities to describe her. Hotard also said of the Banner sisters: “I hate these people.” Hotard and her attorney, Ike Spears, did not respond to requests for comment after Tuesday’s filing. Richard John Tomeny, the lawyer representing Hotard’s mother-in-law, Darla Gaudet, declined to comment. Banner initially sued the parish in federal court in December 2023 after Hotard and another parish councilman, Michael Wright, threatened her with arrest and barred her from speaking during a public comment period at a November 2023 council meeting. “In sum: a white man threatened a Black woman with prosecution and imprisonment for speaking during the public comment period of a public meeting,” Banner’s lawsuit says. It accuses the parish of violating Banner’s First Amendment rights. Wright and his lawyer did not respond to requests for comment. Hotard and Wright have disputed Banner’s version of events in court filings. At the November 2023 meeting, Banner attempted to highlight Hotard’s alleged conflict of interest in approving a zoning change to enable the grain export facility’s construction. Banner had also recently filed a complaint to the Louisiana Board of Ethics against Hotard pointing out that her mother-in-law allegedly would benefit financially because she owned and managed a marine transport company that had land “near and within” the area being rezoned. In response to a discovery request, Hotard submitted a court filing saying “no such documents exist” between her and her mother-in-law discussing the property, the grain terminal or Joy Banner, according to the recent motion filed by Banner’s attorneys. Hotard also said in her August deposition that she had “no idea” about her mother-in-law’s company’s land despite text messages showing Hotard and her mother-in-law had discussed this property less than three weeks before Hotard’s deposition. Banner’s lawsuit is scheduled to go to trial early next year. ___ Brook is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Brook on the social platform X: @jack_brook96Funny Money
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A newborn baby has been rushed to hospital with serious head injuries after two teens allegedly stormed a home in the Northern Territory. Emergency services were called to the home in Larapinta after reports two males had unlawfully entered the property about 2.30pm on Wednesday. Police allege one man threatened a woman who was holding her two-month-old infant before assaulting her with a blunt weapon, while another searched the home. The two youths allegedly fled the scene with the woman’s handbag and vehicle keys but were located by police a short time later, with one of the men placed under arrest. A second youth allegedly fled in a vehicle but after a short pursuit was also arrested by Northern Territory police. The woman, who was at home with four children at the time, was rushed to Alice Springs Hospital. The infant sustained a serious head injury and was also taken to Alice Springs, before being flown to Adelaide for further treatment where they remained in a stable condition. Detective Superintendent Regional Crime Paul Lawson said police responded “en masse” to the alleged incident, and thanked the first responders who attended. “This is an absolutely shocking incident. I’m shocked. The community is shocked. First responders are shocked,” he said in a social media video. “Our thoughts go out to the victims of this incident, their families. I cannot even think about what they’re going through”. Two males, aged 16 and 17, have since been charged over the alleged attack, including with aggravated burglary and robbery. They also face charges of unlawfully causing serious harm, aggravated assault, and theft, and are due in court on Thursday. Originally published as Newborn, mum rushed to hospital after teens allegedly attack homeFans are waiting with bated breath for the trailer of global superstar Ram Charan's film Game Changer. The makers have so far just dropped the teaser and songs of the films. As part of the promotional campaign, the makers recently hosted a spectacular pre-release event in Dallas, marking the first time such an event was organized in the USA for an Indian film. The event garnered tremendous success and enthusiasm. Producer Dil Raju shared the news about the trailer at the pre-release event that recently took place in Dallas, USA. A grand event will be held on January 1 to launch the film's trailer. 'RIP Letter': Ram Charan's fan threatens to die by suicide over delay in Game Changer trailer Amid the wave of promotions fans have taken to social media and asked the makers to speed up the release of the trailer. A fan of Ram Charan has written an open letter to the makers of his upcoming movie, Game Changer. In the note titled 'RIP Letter', the fan asked the makers to release the trailer of the movie on priority. He stated that if the makers of Game Changer fail to do so, he will die by suicide. "You are not even considering the sentiments of the fans. Suppose you do not release a teaser or update by the end of this month or fail to share the trailer by New Year's occasion. In that case, I regret to inform you that I will be forced to take drastic measures, including ending my life," the letter, dated December 28, reads, as quoted by the Free Press Journal. Game Changer is directed by S Shankar. A teaser released earlier this year revealed that Ram Charan will play an IAS officer who takes on a corrupt system, bringing both brains and brawn to his role. #Dhop is Charan & Thaman Combo mark Song in #GameChanger Both went Beast mode ❤️? pic.twitter.com/TEfEkAy105 Recently, Pushpa 2: The Rule director Sukumar gave his first review of Game Changer. The filmmaker was speaking at an event in Dallas when he said, "I watched Game Changer with Chiranjeevi sir. I want to give the first review. First half, was awesome. Interval, blockbuster. Trust me. Second half, the flashback episode gave me goosebumps—phenomenal. I was so sure Charan would receive a National Award for Rangasthalam, and so did others. But the way he essayed emotions in the film's climax, I got the feeling again. He performed so well, he will definitely get a National Award for it." Game Changer will finally hit theatres on January 10, 2025, in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi. 'Is Kartik Aaryan mimicking Akshay Kumar': Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 drops on OTT; fans call it 'waste of time' Mom-to-be Athiya Shetty flaunts baby bump as she heads to watch Ind vs Aus match with Anushka Sharma 'Flirted for fun with Avinash': Kashish answers Salman Khan rudely; Bhai gets angry, says 'Don't be like that with me...'
NoneHow Booz Allen thrives on tech disruptionVictoria Police has announced it's treating the Melbourne synagogue fire as a terrorist attack. The blaze at the Adass Israel synagogue in Ripponlea soon appeared to many, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, to be motivated by terror, but it took authorities four days to declare it. To the casual onlooker, this might seem odd. On December 6, masked men were seen pouring liquid on the floor while people were inside, before the building burst into flames. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, among others, was adamant it was clearly an act of terror. But whether or not something is terrorism isn't always easy to determine, nor is the current political argument about it very useful. If holding those responsible is the goal, careful investigation from the outset is the only way to achieve it, even if it means waiting longer. À lire aussi : Albanese announces antisemitism taskforce, as synagogue firebombing investigation upgraded What have police said? In a press conference, Australian Federal Police Deputy Commissioner Krissy Barrett outlined how the investigation has been upgraded from arson to counter-terrorism, based on investigations over the weekend. The main thing that changes operationally is unlocking more resources: more people with specific expertise, more federal and state cooperation and more agencies involved, including ASIO. Legally, it means those responsible potentially face harsher penalties. Any charges laid would likely be related to terrorism rather than regular arson or property destruction. Police have identified three suspects, but have said little about them. This is usual practice in these sorts of investigations as they don't want to alert the perpetrators that authorities are onto them. While police haven't explicitly said so, it's likely they've found evidence of the suspects' motivations. This could include finding their online footprints, social media posts and communications with...
Blame it on the food and drink?Here's Why Snowflake Stock Soared 52% Last MonthThe shocking murder of Dr. Shriram Singh, a respected Indian academic and entrepreneur in the United States, has left his family and community in deep mourning. The 58-year-old, originally from Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, was shot dead in a brutal attack while driving in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday. Dr. Singh had lived in the United States for nearly four decades, contributing both to academia and business. He initially moved to the US in 1990 to take up a position as a professor at Atlanta Agricultural University. His dedication to education and his social charisma quickly earned him respect within his community. After years of academic work, Dr. Singh transitioned into business, founding a series of successful ventures. He expanded his reach by partnering with businessmen of Indian (Punjab and Gujarat) and Pakistani origin, venturing into diverse sectors such as shopping malls, petrol stations, and hotels. His entrepreneurial journey was marked by rapid success, but it also attracted the envy of rivals. Dr. Singh’s younger brother, Shivaji Singh, believes business competition may have played a role in his brother’s untimely death. According to Shivaji, Dr. Singh’s businesses had grown quickly, and his expanding influence in the market, especially in the US, may have led to conflicts with business rivals. These tensions could have been a motive for the attack. As Dr. Singh’s business empire flourished, he built connections with a wide range of entrepreneurs, further increasing his visibility. His brother shared that recently, some businessmen of Pakistani origin also became involved in his ventures, which might have heightened tensions in certain circles. Beyond his professional success, Dr. Singh was known for his strong family values. His sons, Amit and Ankur Singh, have achieved great success in their respective fields. Amit is an engineer with the FBI, while Ankur is a cancer specialist in the US. Dr. Singh’s family remembers him as a kind, social individual who stayed connected with his roots. He frequently visited his village, Tulsipur Majha, in Uttar Pradesh, where he was warmly received by villagers. In fact, he had planned to visit his hometown again in March 2025, just a few months after his tragic death. The people of Tulsipur Majha are devastated by the loss of a beloved figure. Village head Lalji Singh expressed the community’s sorrow, calling for a thorough investigation into the murder. Villagers are also seeking protection for Dr. Singh’s family and justice for the perpetrator(s). Dr. Singh’s tragic death has not only shocked his family and friends but also highlighted the growing challenges faced by Indian professionals living abroad. His success story, marked by academic achievements and entrepreneurial ambition, came to an abrupt and violent end. As authorities work to uncover the motive behind this shocking crime, the community remains hopeful for swift justice.