Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R) was indicted by a grand jury on July 2, 2026, following an investigation into alleged threats she made against New Orleans public officials. The indictment, confirmed by former Judge Laurie White who serves as a special prosecutor, includes 16 counts—eight counts of malfeasance and eight counts of intimidation.
Orleans Criminal District Judge Leon Roche issued a warrant for Murrill's arrest and set bond at $25,000 per charge, totaling $400,000. The charges arise from accusations that Murrill sought to intimidate local officials, including New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno (D), District Attorney Jason Williams—who recused himself from the investigation—and five city council members.
Murrill is accused of sending letters in May warning these officials that their jobs were at risk and that they could face consequences for opposing a new law merging the city’s criminal and district clerks of court.
At a press briefing, White emphasized the importance of protecting elected officials from intimidation, stating, “We’re very interested in elected officials in New Orleans not being intimidated or threatened by letter or any other way.”
Murrill denied the allegations, calling the investigation "corrupt" and the indictments "retaliatory, meritless, and unconstitutional." She asserted in a statement to The Hill, “After taking on violent crime and entrenched misconduct in New Orleans, it’s no surprise the status quo is looking for ways to stop me.” She also raised concerns about jury integrity following leaked information to the press.
The governor has pledged a swift pardon for Murrill amid the ongoing legal proceedings.
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