Victims of Bourbon Street terror attack file lawsuit against city of New Orleans, contractors
Plaintiffs argue that the timing of construction left vulnerable gaps in security, effectively creating a “soft target” that ...
New Orleans City Council launches investigation into French Quarter security
The New Orleans City Council launched a formal investigation Thursday into the city’s handling of its street barrier systems, ...
NOPD chief refuses to answer questions about how terrorist attack could have been prevented
In the wake of a deadly New Year’s terrorist attack, New Orleans’ police chief refused to answer questions about the city’s ...
Lawsuit by New Orleans truck attack victims says city, contractors failed to implement safety system
Six people who were injured and the father of a man who was killed in the New Year’s truck attack are suing the City of New ...
New Orleans City Council honors NOPD officers who responded to terror attack
During the council meeting, members who responded to the scene were joined by NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick.
French Quarter restaurants participate in help to raise funds for Jan. 1 attack victims
From Jan.13 to Jan. 19, multiple restaurants and bars in the French Quarter will be participating in the Fleur Du Coeur, a ...
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City of New Orleans, contractors sued by seven victims of 'preventable' Bourbon Street attack
Thursday's lawsuit touches off what could be a lengthy and costly period of litigation over the Bourbon Street attack.
Homeland Security director absent from council meeting addressing safety measures before terror attack
In attendance were representatives with the Department of Public Works and New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick. Noticeably absent from the meeting were representatives from ...
Security experts say Bourbon Street attack shows technology can be used for good or evil
Readily available smart technology was used by the domestic terrorist who pulled off a deadly New Year’s Day attack in the French Quarter, according to the FBI. Security experts say it was an example ...
New Orleans hires former New York police czar amid investigations into security after terror attack
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said she had hired former New York Police Commissioner William J. Bratton as a consultant during a tense city council meeting Wednesday as officials ...