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Louisiana Unfiltered Kiran Chawla
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Louisiana Unfiltered is an Unfiltered with Kiran Podcast bringing you an in-depth look into our investigations and recent news stories.
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Prosecuting Castrations: A Conversation with Assistant D.A. Brad Cascio
In this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Brad Cascio, an assistant district attorney in Livingston Parish, joins Kiran Chawla as they discuss the use of castrations as a legal tool against sexual offenders.
Brad shares his experiences with prosecuting castrations, emphasizing the importance of holding offenders accountable and protecting children. Brad Cascio was the lead prosecutor of 54-year-old Glenn Sullivan of Springfield who has been sentenced to 50 years and physical castration for raping and impregnating a 14-year-old girl in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.
#GlennSullivan #LivingstonParish #Castration #LouisianaUnfiltered #KiranChawla
Timestamps:
02:34 The Legal Weapon: Castrations in Louisiana
03:42 Making a Legal Impact
04:16 History and Implementation of Castration Laws
04:56 First Experience with Chemical Castration
06:24 Balancing Personal and Professional in Cases
07:13 Disturbing Details: The Oglethorpe Case
09:23 Impact of Castration on Victims and Families
14:56 Ensuring Accountability and Justice
16:01 Communication and Acceptance of Castration
18:21 Utilizing Castration for Accountability
19:29 Impact and Satisfaction of Implementing Castration
21:15 Commitment to Combatting Sex Offenses
23:40 Beyond Castration: The Impact of Sexual Offenses
24:40 Glenn Sullivan Case: First Physical Castration
36:35 Victim's Remarkable Strength
42:10 The Offender's Control Tactics
47:17 Castration Terms and Conditions
50:08 Learning and Collaboration Among Colleagues
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Decision Reversed: Bridgette Digerolamo's Legal Battle
On this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Kiran Chawla discusses Bridgette Digerolamo's turbulent legal journey with attorney Jacob Longman.
Bridgette Digerolamo's arrest on aggravated assault charges during a flash flood event led to a prolonged legal battle, culminating in a surprising twist during the 2023 trial and the aftermath of the case that rose all the way to the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Timestamps:
04:30 Charges and Trial Process
07:02 Lack of Resources in Investigation
10:53 Speedy Trial Rights
12:38 Jury Verdict: Not Guilty
13:41 Jury Deliberations
21:50 Unusual Legal Situation
23:51 Declaration of Mistrial
26:20 Supreme Court Appeal
31:04 Relief and Elation
42:16 Personal Impact of Legal Proceedings
47:17 Unusual Verdict in Steele's Case
52:02 Questions Surrounding Judge's Actions
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#louisianaunfiltered #BridgetteDigerolamo #kiranchawla #podcast #unfilteredwithkiran #news #crime #Louisiana #EBR
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David Cauthron Speaks Out
In this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Kiran Chawla sits down with former police officer David Cothran who speaks out on his perspective of the tragic collision that resulted in the loss of two young lives, Maggie Dunn and Caroline Gill.
Cothran expresses deep regret and sorrow for the incident and discusses his lack of knowledge about the suspect's identity during the pursuit. His wife joins the conversation, as they discuss job loss, and community backlash they experienced.
Timestamps
07:09 Chain of Events
17:17 Family
30:23 Legal Decisions
40:15 Facing Consequences
45:16 Community Impact
47:34 Apology to the Community
Tags:
#louisianaunfiltered #CarolineGill #LiamDunn #kiranchawla #podcast #MaggieDunn #unfilteredwithkiran #news #crime #Louisiana #DavidCauthron
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The Melanie Curtin Decision With Special Guest Woody Overton
In this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Real Life Real Crime host and Bloody Angola co-host Woody Overton joins Kiran as they discuss the case of Melanie Curtin, whose life took a drastic turn after being involved in a scandal with a high-ranking police officer, Dennis Perkins, and his wife, Cynthia Perkins.
Melanie faced a life sentence following her participation in a controversial threesome with the couple, amid a backdrop of social rumors that tainted her reputation.
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a new trial for Melanie Curtin, Kiran Chawla and Woody Overton discuss why and what happens next. -
The Murder Triangle
In this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Kiran Chawla is joined by executive producer daniel Brown as they discuss the rising violent crime rates in Baton Rouge, focusing on the concentrated homicide problem in certain areas of the city known as "The Murder Triangle".
They highlight the connection between homicides and drug activity, pointing out the lack of a narcotics division in the city. Additionally, they explore law enforcement challenges like officer shortages and inadequate recruitment, as well as systemic issues leading to criminals re-entering society.
It's a deep dive into the alarming amount murders in the capital city that have already taken place and it's all right here on this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered.
Timestamps
0:12 Introduction and Crime Stats
03:07 Analyzing Crime Trends with Daniel Brown
06:55 Impact of Disbanded Narcotics Unit
11:44 Addressing the Gang Debate
15:53 Importance of Bail Bonds in the System
16:50 Overworked Officials and Drug Overdoses
19:35 Comparing Policing Strategies in New Orleans
25:22 Population Shifts and Perception of Safety
29:37 Importance of Local Elections and Accountability
33:15 Emphasizing Solutions Over Problems
35:30 Reality of Shootings in Baton Rouge -
Cause of Death | A Discussion on Crime Related Deaths with the EBR Coroner's Office
Dr. Beau Clark and Shane Evans join Kiran Chawla of Louisiana Unfiltered and discuss their roles in as it relates to crime in Baton Rouge, emphasizing the importance of determining the cause and manner of death.
They discuss the challenges of deciphering legal and medical aspects in cases like homicides and overdose deaths, particularly addressing the rise in fentanyl-related fatalities. The economic impact and dangers of opioids on both individuals and taxpayers are discussed, stressing the need for heightened narcotics enforcement to combat crime rates and enhance public safety in the community.
Timestamps
02:25 Role of a Coroner
04:02 Comparing Parishes
06:22 Baton Rouge Population
06:43 Background of Dr. Clark
08:55 Background of Shane Evans
09:44 Law Enforcement Relationship
11:44 Coroner's Role in Justice System
17:57 Evolution of Overdoses
18:59 Homicide Statistics
22:15 Impact of Fentanyl
22:33 Understanding Fentanyl
26:02 Opioid Epidemic Impact
28:23 Toxicology Process
31:02 Taxpayer Impact
33:10 The Fentanyl Crisis
34:40 Understanding Tolerance
47:13 Urgency for Change
50:50 Sounding the Alarm
Tags:
#louisianaunfiltered #Coroner'soffice #kiranchawla #podcast #unfilteredwithkiran #news #crime #Louisiana #EBR
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