Baton Rouge police reckon with mounting allegations of misconduct and abuse Friday, September 29 by ABC News(BATON ROUGE, La.) -- Recent lawsuits filed against the Baton Rouge Police Department have put a spotlight on a long string of misconduct and abuse claims against the department's officers, including at a police warehouse referred to as the "Brave Cave."The FBI New Orleans... Read More.
Senior Baton Rouge officer on leave after son arrested in ‘brave cave’ case Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News(BATON ROUGE, La.) -- A Baton Rouge police deputy chief was placed on leave a week after his son, an officer with the department, was arrested for allegedly tasing and handcuffing a suspect, according to a source familiar with the situation.Troy Lawrence Sr. was placed... Read More.
Police chief went straight to FBI after Baton Rouge ‘brave cave’ allegations: Source Tuesday, September 26 by ABC News(BATON ROUGE, La.) -- When Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) leadership found out about the allegations of the "brave cave," the police chief immediately went to the FBI in August, according to a source familiar with the investigation.The police department faces several lawsuits over the... Read More.
FBI launches probe into Baton Rouge Police Department over abuse allegations Monday, September 25 by ABC News(BATON ROUGE, La.) -- Federal authorities are investigating the Baton Rouge Police Department following allegations that some officers "abused their authority," the FBI announced.The investigation comes as the police department faces several recent lawsuits over the treatment of detainees, including at a now-shuttered police... Read More.
Tom Holland on passing “the baton” of Spider-Man and why he won’t talk about his relationship with Zendaya Wednesday, June 14 by ABC NewsIn a chat with The Hollywood Reporter, The Crowded Room star Tom Holland talked about his superhero success, and pondered hanging up his web-shooters once and for all.The actor explained that before the writers strike, he, Marvel Studios President Kevin... Read More.
12 shot in Baton Rouge nightclub, police say Sunday, January 22 by ABC News(BATON ROUGE, La.) -- Police are investigating a shooting that injured 12 people at a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, nightclub.The shooting occurred just after 1:30 a.m. Sunday at 4619 Bennington Ave in Baton Rouge, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department.The gunshot victims were taken to... Read More.
Three Baton Rouge officers placed on leave after LSU football player alleges he was ‘violated’ Wednesday, November 11 by ABC NewsBy JULIA JACOBO, ABC News (BATON ROUGE, La.) -- Three Baton Rouge police officers have been placed on administrative leave after a Louisiana State University football player alleged that they "violated" him at gunpoint.LSU wide receiver Koy Moore wrote on Twitter... Read More.