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Louisiana Supreme Court Stays AG Murrill Indictment, Probe Sought

7/23/2026

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Special prosecutor Laurie White dismissed the 16-count indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill on July 2, 2026.
The Louisiana Supreme Court stayed the indictment, citing disturbing defects in the grand jury process.
Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) mailed FBI Director Kash Patel a July 3, 2026 request for a federal probe, which the DOJ confirmed receiving.
Governor Jeff Landry discussed the indictment with U.S. President Donald Trump and federal officials during Washington’s 250th birthday events.

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Special prosecutor Laurie White dismissed the 16-count indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill on July 2, 2026.
The Louisiana Supreme Court stayed the indictment, citing disturbing defects in the grand jury process.
Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) mailed FBI Director Kash Patel a July 3, 2026 request for a federal probe, which the DOJ confirmed receiving.
Governor Jeff Landry discussed the indictment with U.S. President Donald Trump and federal officials during Washington’s 250th birthday events.