Gov. Edwards Under Fire (2022)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2022-02-04
Duration: 00:06:04
Subjects: Edwards, John Bel | Louisiana. Office of State Police
Contributors:
- Moreau, Andre Host
- Moreau, Andre Speaker
- Marcelle, C. Denise Interviewee
Description
This segment from the February 4, 2022, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Andre Moreau’s report on Governor John Bel Edwards’ response to reports that he knew about a Louisiana State Police cover-up regarding the death of Ronald Greene in State Police custody in 2019 and did nothing about it. His report includes: highlights from Governor Edwards’ press conference on the death of Ronald Greene; an interview with State Representative C. Denise Marcelle on Governor Edwards’ meeting with the Legislative Black Caucus; and highlights of a virtual press conference held by Greene’s family and supporters.