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AG Murrill's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit secures guilty plea for former employee of facility seen on video picking up a disabled victim and throwing him against a wall

Patrick Jackson pled guilty as charged to Simple Battery of Persons with Infirmities. Judge Doggett sentenced Jackson to 6 mos. probation, suspended in accordance w/ Art. 894.  

12/19/2025

AG Murrill's Office arrests Houma man for Computer Fraud after accessing business's computer system to obtain confidential information

LBI received a request for assistance from Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office regarding allegations of computer intrusion at a local business.

12/19/2025

Attorney General Liz Murrill announces multistate settlement with Hyundai and Kia for their sales of vehicles lacking industry-standard, anti-theft technology

Attorney General Liz Murrill announced today that Louisiana, along with 34 other attorneys general, has reached a settlement with automobile manufacturers Hyundai and Kia over their sale of millions of vehicles nationwide that lacked industry-standard, anti-theft technology. This failure resulted in an epidemic of car thefts and joy riding across the country that continues to threaten public safety.

12/19/2025

AG Liz Murrill fighting to protect women and unborn children by stopping flood of mifepristone into Louisiana

Attorney General Liz Murrill's Office filed a lawsuit against the FDA to vacate a Biden-era rule that removed a longstanding in-person dispensing requirement for mifepristone, an abortion drug that--according to recent data--is being used to kill approximately 1,000 unborn Louisiana children every month.

12/19/2025

Attorney General Liz Murrill announces arrest of 67 registered sex offenders in North Louisiana in one of the largest child predator busts in state history

Today, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and members of the Louisiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force are pleased to announce the results of a massive enforcement operation targeting registered sex offenders in violation of Louisiana law, called ‘Operation Access Denied.’

12/18/2025

Immigration activists harass, curse, and chase AG Murrill's agents during arrest of a Chinese national accused of 150 counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Jiaxin Tian was arrested on December 12, 2025, for Child Sexual Abuse Material under the Age of Thirteen

12/12/2025

AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Lafayette teen for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials

This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation and Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office

12/11/2025

AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Baton Rouge developer facing felony charges

Bradley Jarmall Brown was arrested on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

12/9/2025

AG Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Iota woman for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials and Sexual Abuse of an Animal

This arrest was the result of a joint investigation involving the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Cyber Crime Unit, Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office, St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Homeland Security Investigations.

12/5/2025

St. Martinville teen arrested by AG Murrill's LBI for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials

Ronnie J. Alexander was arrested on December 4, 2025 for three (3) violations of LA R.S 14:81.1E(5)(a), child sexual abuse materials under the age of 13 (felony).

12/5/2025

Slidell woman arrested by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for defrauding Medicaid program of nearly $15,000

LBI received a criminal referral from Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regarding allegations that Akayla Bailey, a Medicaid recipient, had underreported her income for purposes to receive Medicaid benefits.

12/5/2025

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill Offers Cyber Monday Safety Tips

Many Louisianans may want to avoid the large Black Friday crowds and instead purchase gifts and items on Cyber Monday. But while Cyber Monday may have some great deals, online holiday shopping always comes with risks.

11/25/2025

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill Offers Black Friday Safety Tips

While many people are looking for the best deal this Black Friday, I encourage everyone to be vigilant and beware of possible scams.

11/25/2025

Ascension Parish man arrested by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for fraudulently receiving over $78,000 in emergency rental assistance

LBI opened a criminal investigation after receiving information from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office (LLA) regarding allegations of fraud within a state administered program.

11/25/2025

Attorney General Murrill reminds citizens and elected officials the consequences of interfering with federal immigration authorities during upcoming operation

"Be Advised: It is against Louisiana law to obstruct ICE or Border Patrol. The penalty for Obstruction of Justice or Malfeasance in Office may include imprisonment with hard labor and thousands of dollars in fines." - Attorney General Liz Murrill

11/24/2025

New Orleans couple arrested by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for defrauding the Medicaid program of more than $61,000

On Wednesday, November 12th, agents arrested Gregory and Antoinette Hammond pursuant to arrest warrants issued by the 19th Judicial District Court on charges of Government Benefits Fraud and Filing False Public Records.

11/17/2025

BREAKING: New Orleans City Park Police officer arrested by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile

This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, New Orleans Police Department, St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office, St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office, and New Orleans City Park Police Department.

11/13/2025

AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents arrest man for 90 counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of Thirteen

This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) Cyber Crime Unit, LBI Fugitive Apprehension Unit (FAU), U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), 22nd Judicial District ICAC Task Force, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Pearl River Police Dept.

11/12/2025

AG Murrill's Office arrests 19-year-old for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of 13

Wyatt Avery Johnson was booked into the St. Landry Parish Jail

11/12/2025