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U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Louisiana killer Estrade charged in threat

The convicted child killer in a high-profile Louisiana homicide case was arrested for allegedly threatening a former federal prosecutor, the FBI said.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

U.S. attorney resigns after online comment

U.S. Attorney Jim Letten in New Orleans said Thursday he was resigning, apparently the result of an online comment scandal involving his office.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

'Danziger Bridge' leaks revisited

A judge in New Orleans has ordered the Justice Department to reopen an investigation into leaks that may have influenced verdicts in the "Danziger Bridge" case.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

New Orleans city councilman resigns

New Orleans Councilman Jon Johnson resigned from his post after admitting to conspiracy to commit theft of government funds, officials said.

Sports News // 1 decade ago

Saints deny Loomis eavesdropping report

The New Orleans Saints Monday vehemently denied an ESPN report claiming General Manager Mickey Loomis eavesdropped on opposing coaches at the Superdome.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

U.S. prosecutor resigns over Web postings

A federal prosecutor in New Orleans has resigned amid an investigation into his use of an online alias to post inflammatory comments on a Web site.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Man charged with threatening Obamas

A New Orleans man has been charged with calling 911 and saying he planned to kill Barack and Michelle Obama, federal authorities said.

Top News // 1 decade ago

Man convicted of impersonating air marshal

A New York man is facing up to 29 years in prison after being convicted of impersonating an air marshal on a flight, U.S. Attorney Jim Letten's office says.

Top News // 1 decade ago

Judge dismisses accused lawyer's claims

A federal judge in New Orleans has ruled U.S. Attorney Jim Letten can remain in charge of the prosecution of a lawyer accused of embezzlement.

Top News // 1 decade ago

Feds investigate Orleans Levee Board

The Orleans Levee Board has received two subpoenas from U.S. prosecutors, one seeking most of the agency's files and the other personnel records and leases.

Jim Letten is U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

After finishing his law degree at the Tulane University School of Law, Letten worked for Orleans Parish District Attorney Harry Connick, Sr. for four years and then began his career as a prosecutor for the U.S. Department of Justice. He was involved in the successful prosecution of former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards and former state representative David Duke.

Letten is a Republican, having been appointed to the U.S. Attorney's position by President George W. Bush. Nonetheless, when Republicans lost the Presidency to Democrat Barack Obama in 2008, many Democrats, including U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, took the unusual step of urging the new President to ignore partisan labels and reappoint Letten.

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