Buh-Bye, Eddie?

Eddie Jordan, the current District Attorney of Orleans Parish, Louisiana- which includes the city of New Orleans- has had a pretty tough tenure since replacing his longtime predecessor, Harry Connick, Sr. (father of singer-actor Harry Connick, Jr) in 2003. There's the buddy-buddy relationship he has with the embattled Democrat representative of the 2nd Congressional District of Louisiana, William Jefferson. Then, months before Hurricane Katrina struck, he was found liable for racial discrimination for the firing of 43 white employees immediately after he took office. The $2.4 million judgment is being appealed. Then just this last December, seven New Orleans Policve officers were indicted on first-degree murder charges for the death of two men on the Danzinger Bridge (just off Chef Menteur Highway- Chef Highway, to the locals- in New Orleans East) shortly after Katrina.

Now a New Orleans city council woman, Shelley Midura, who represents District A of the city- which covers most of the Garden District and Mid-City, including Aubudon Park and Zoo, and City Park; and parts of Lakeview is calling for Jordan's head for dropping charges against an alleged quintuple murderer. About a year ago, Michael Anderson allegedly gunned down five teens in the Central City district, south of the city center. Tuesday, Jordan dropped all charges against Anderson. However, less than 24 hours later, Police Superintendent Warren Riley mentioned that the witness was found.

Now, many are calling for Jordan's resignation. Mayor Nagin is questioning Jordan's leadership when it comes to prosecuting violent crimes, though he stops short of calling for Jordan to step down. Louisiana Attorney General, former Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff Charles Foti, Jr. is investigating the DA's office.

I'll keep atop of this continuing story. In the meantime, you can click on the title and read Councilwoman Midura's letter (special thanks to WDSU-TV).

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