Lawsuit Alleges IPSO Rejected Applicant Because Of HIV Lawsuit Alleges IPSO Rejected Applicant Because Of HIV The lawsuit filed Tuesday says William Pierce was told he had a job as an Iberia Parish sheriff's deputy, but was turned down after a medical exam.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Jury: Ackal Not Guilty Of Civil Rights ChargesJury: Ackal Not Guilty Of Civil Rights ChargesThe jury in the federal civil rights trial involving Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal have returned not guilty verdicts.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Appeals Court Denies Ackal’s Judge Reassignment, Trial RelocationAppeals Court Denies Ackal’s Judge Reassignment, Trial RelocationFederal appeals court refuses to reassign the Lake Charles judge who was originally assigned to the case.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Prosecutors Weighing New Charges Against Iberia SheriffProsecutors Weighing New Charges Against Iberia SheriffFederal prosecutors are weighing additional charges against Sheriff Louis Ackal and one of his top lieutenants in a case linked to alleged beatings of jail inmates.Associated PressAssociated Press
Iberia Sheriff, Lt. Col. Indicted For Inmate Beatings ConspiracyIberia Sheriff, Lt. Col. Indicted For Inmate Beatings ConspiracyFive inmates allege the sheriff failed to intervene when the inmates' mistreatment was reported.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Phone Scammers Posing As IRS AgentsPhone Scammers Posing As IRS AgentsLaw enforcement officials warn Acadiana citizens of tax-season phone scams.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Undercover Agents Arrest Repeat Narcotics OffenderUndercover Agents Arrest Repeat Narcotics OffenderDeputies arrested a man in New Iberia on narcotics charges...again.Derek AlbertDerek Albert