Councilmembers Respond to Attorney General’s Bourbon Street Investigation Announcement

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New Orleans City Council News Release Del Rio Cole NEW ORLEANS — Members of the New Orleans City Council have issued the following statements in response to Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s announcement that her office would be conducting an investigation into the Bourbon Street Terror Attack that took place on New Year’s Eve: “I have been in communication with Attorney General Murrill regarding her investigation, and I have assured her that the City Council will be a supportive partner throughout this process,” said Council President Helena Moreno. “She has also agreed to provide essential updates on the investigation to Councilmember King and either Councilmember Morrell or me as we move forward. The Attorney General says her intent is to review the tactical preparations for New Year’s Eve and the immediate response. I have consistently emphasized the need for a comprehensive review to identify any gaps and prevent future mistakes.” “This investigation must involve reviewing important factors such as intelligence, including those who received intelligence reports, along with the pre-planning for New Year’s Eve, and the overall deployment of the tactical plan,” Council President Moreno continued. “It will require collaboration across multiple levels of government — local, state and federal...

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