By Mark Moseley, The Lens opinion writer | Federal prosecutor Sal Perricone submitted his resignation to U.S. Attorney Jim Letten on Tuesday. It’s a shame because Perricone is one of the smartest guys in the region. Or at least that’s how he portrayed ... »
“These days Nagin hawks the fanciful and self-congratulatory book he dashed off last year and delivers speeches about his supposedly heroic performance post Katrina. He could not get away with such yarns anywhere close to New Orleans, and thus it was t... »
By Mark Moseley, The Lens opinion writer | As details emerge about a multi-track federal investigation into former Mayor Ray Nagin’s personal dealings with city contractors, The Times-Picayune recently reminded us that Nagin was viewed as a “colossal d... »
Now that the feds are officially investigating former Mayor Ray Nagin, the most popular water-cooler conversation starter in town is guessing when he’ll be indicted and on what counts. The Times-Picayune outlined three potential problem areas for Nagin... »
By Jed Horne, The Lens news editor | It’s too bad that Ed Blakely’s book about his two years as New Orleans “recovery czar” is so full of sloppy mistakes. (“Blacks didn’t have permission to march in Mardi Gras blackface parades until the 1970s.”) Howle... »
Despite Superfund status, government and private investors continue to dabble in doomed Desire neighborhood »
