 BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer Church suits: The Society of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge is named as the chief defendant in a pair of recent lawsuits, as the plaintiffs claim the Catholic Church turned a blind eye decades ago when two ex-Baton Rouge priests sexually abused underage parishioners. The suits were filed under the state’s “Lookback Window.” Both plaintiffs seek damages and say the childhood abuse caused them “life-altering” emotional and psychological injuries. Read more about the cases here.
Firing line: Baton Rouge Police Chief Thomas Morse Jr. announced Friday that three officers have been fired and a fourth resigned while they face criminal charges for allegedly covering up evidence of one officer beating a detainee during a strip search in 2020. The four have also been criminally indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit obstruction of justice and malfeasance in office. Read more about the firings here.
Time to roar: Columnist Scott Rabalais says LSU's home game today against UCLA should give the Tigers a chance to make some strides after an uneven start to their season, fix some of their mistakes and gain some confidence. Read more of his musings here. | 
