Indictment against La. Attorney General Liz Murrill dismissed

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The 16-count indictment against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has been dismissed on Wednesday, July 22, Murrill announced.

In a post on social media platform X, Murrill stated:

ALL 16 COUNTS DISMISSED BY SPECIAL PROSECUTOR This case should have NEVER been started because there was NO crime. This outcome will not deter my efforts to get to the bottom of this. The irresponsible and illegal actions that led to this abuse of the criminal justice system need to never happen again. I’ll have much more to say this afternoon. #lalege

Special Prosecutor Laurie White issued a statement regarding the matter.

I performed my responsibilities as an appointed prosecutor in accordance with the law. It is important to understand that the grand jury brought this indictment, and that what followed was in accordance with their judgement. I respect the grand jury’s service and actions as we all should, and thank them for their service. Extraordinary interference in this situation has been truly unfortunate and we should all hope that it doesn’t set a precedent. 

Based on letters received from alleged victims in the case, as special prosecutor I have nolle prossed all 16 counts. Case dismissed. 

One day prior, several New Orleans leaders released a letter to Special Prosecutor Laurie White, asking for her to close the case.

The letter was signed by New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno and members of the New Orleans City Council including JP Morrell, Matthew Willard, Aimee McCarron, Freddie King and Jason Hughes.

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