Calcasieu Parish DA John DeRosier’s characterization of Louisiana’s 10-juror rule as “a vestige of slavery, but it is what it is,” draws ire of Rep. Ted James, other black state representatives.

Calcasieu Parish District Attorney John DeRosier   As evidenced in the following video highlight, at the April 25, 2018 meeting of the House Committee on Criminal Justice, Calcasieu Parish District Attorney John DeRosier, who is a Democrat, drew the wrath of numerous black state representatives for his commentary entailing Louisiana’s rule requiring a mere 10 … Continue reading Calcasieu Parish DA John DeRosier’s characterization of Louisiana’s 10-juror rule as “a vestige of slavery, but it is what it is,” draws ire of Rep. Ted James, other black state representatives.