Read the full transcript of Williams discussion with WWL-TV s Sheba Turk. Author: WWL Staff Updated: 9:53 AM CDT May 26, 2021
NEW ORLEANS In an exclusive interview with WWL-TV, Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams defended his decision to prosecute a pair of teenagers accused of a Jan. 3 murder as adults despite a campaign promise to keep juvenile crimes out of adult court.
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You can watch the full interview here. The transcript is below the video.
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DA Jason Williams sends message by charging 15-year-old murder suspects as adults
If convicted, the juveniles could face life in prison, but would be eligible for parole after serving 25 years. Author: Erika Ferrando (WWL) Updated: 6:14 PM CDT May 25, 2021
NEW ORLEANS Two 15-year-old boys will be tried as adults for killing an innocent woman who was delivering food to family members.
Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams is breaking his campaign promise to keep kids out of adult court, but he said it s in the best interest of the people of New Orleans.
Anita Irvin-LeViege is remembered as a loving, God-fearing, smart and successful woman whose life was cut too short. While dropping off food to family Jan. 3, she and her dog were shot and killed during an attempted carjacking in New Orleans East. Two 15-year-olds, Que dyn Growe and Demond Thomas, now face second-degree murder and armed robbery charges in adult court.
15-year-old turned in by his father now facing murder charge in adult court along with another teen
Williams, who campaigned on a platform of not trying juveniles in criminal court, said the heinousness of the case called for the harsh decision. Author: WWL Staff Updated: 9:18 PM CDT May 24, 2021
NEW ORLEANS New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams said that two 15-year-old murder suspects would be tried in adult court for the killing of a woman delivering food to her parents during the pandemic.
Que dyn Growe and Demond Thomas are accused of killing Anita Irvin-LeViege on Jan. 3, 2021 during an attempted carjacking. They face life sentences if convicted, though Williams said because they were juveniles when the crimes were committed, they would be eligible for parole in 25 years.