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🌱 Lawsuit Against Newman School Unsealed + NOPD Searches For 2 People

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Posted Fri, Apr 15, 2022 at 9:30 pm CT

Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Shannon Denney, your host of the New Orleans Daily.

First, today's weather:

Humid with clouds and sun. High: 84 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories today in New Orleans:

A judge has ruled that the sexual assault lawsuit against Isidore Newman School can be unsealed, with a few redactions. The names of the people involved who were minors at the time of the incidents are not in the unsealed version of the lawsuit, but the rest of the details are now open for public viewing. (NOLA.com)
Former state senator, Karen Carter Peterson, who aburbtly stepped down from her position last week, is reportably cooperating under her federal investigation according to her lawyer. The investigation is focusing on her finances and gambling addiction, which she has been transparent about her struggles with in the past. (WDSU New Orleans)
NOPD is currently searching for 2 people wanted for questioning in connection to a missing person case. 46-year-old Becky Hendrix was reported missing on January 19th and police belive that Etienne Defelice, 56, and Michael Hearty, 43, have information that could be vital to solving her case. (WDSU New Orleans)

Today in New Orleans:

Tulane University Sailing at Navy Spring (12:00 AM)
Tulane University Women's Beach Volleyball at Florida Memorial University (12:00 AM)
Tai Chi: Introduction to the Yang Long Form (8:30 AM)
Yoga with a Vue at Longue Vue House and Gardens (9:30 AM)
African Drumming with Titos Sompa at New Orleans Jazz National Park (10:30 AM)
Tulane University Baseball at University of Houston (1:00 PM)
Courtyard Jazz Series with Mark Braud Band (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

Here are the New Orleans Holy Week services and how to stream them! (WDSU New Orleans)
The New Orleans BioInnovation Center is hosting a free informational session with breakfast included on Wednesday, April 20th from 9 - 10:30 AM to discuss the opportunities that the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans' trade mission presents. (Facebook)
Today is the last day to apply for the Greater New Orleans, Inc.'s William 'Bill' A. Oliver Fellowship Program! This fellowship is meant to develop and mentor aspiring economic development professionals and community leaders. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Shannon Denney