Ex-officer accused of plotting New Orleans attack is released after grand jury declines to indict
A grand jury in Louisiana has declined to indict a former law enforcement officer who was accused of planning to kill Black people in a mass shooting at a New Orleans festival.
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National story. 15 articles from 12 sources. Updated Aug 14, 2026.
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Left
3 sourcesSame wire story as other sides. No original Left take here.
Ran by 12 outlets across the spectrum· Philadelphia Inquirer, Seattle Times, +1 more
Center
7 sourcesLouisiana Grand Jury declines to indict, Christopher Gillum, after NOLA threat
Ran by 12 outlets across the spectrum· WFMZ Allentown, ABC 7 San Francisco, +5 more
Grand jury declines to indict ex-Orange County deputy, Chapel Hill officer accused of plotting New Orleans attack
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Ran by 12 outlets across the spectrum· Jonesboro Sun, Daily Journal