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Policing the police, Ben Zahn's public gift to John Schneider and fashions of the fest

By Drew Broach | Deputy metro editor


DOUBLE DIPPING: Eleven New Orleans police officers – up from five - are now under federal investigation for allegedly fudging their work hours and double dipping with off-duty details, the Police Department says. Officials also confirmed that an internal investigation found Capt. Sabrina Richardson, the former ranking officer of the Public Integrity Bureau and now commander of the 3rd Police District covering Lakeview and Gentilly, committed myriad violations related to details, and that they notified the district attorney’s office to consider criminal charges.


‘EVERY RULE IN THE BOOK’: Kenner Mayor Ben Zahn directed city employees to deliver public equipment free of charge to a privately run festival more than 40 miles away in Livingston Parish, according to interviews and city records. A Zahn administration spokesperson said Kenner got a promotional benefit for providing tents and barricades for "Bo’s Extravaganza," an annual birthday bash in Livingston Parish for Zahn’s friend, the actor, movie director and musician John Schneider. But an ethics lawyer who reviewed the matter said, “It has the potential for violating … virtually every rule in the book.”


FASHIONS OF THE FEST: Where else on Earth but at Jazz Fest do dudes in tropical-patterned shirts, straw hats and cargo shorts set the tone for stylishness? This tribe of Tom Sellecks has arrived at the gold standard in festival comfort: efficiency, appropriateness and an undeniable smidge of sexiness.


Thank you for starting your Sunday with us. Check out NOLA.com for more news throughout the day.

D.B.

POLICING THE POLICE

11 New Orleans police officers now under federal investigation over details pay

Nearly a dozen New Orleans Police Department officers are under federal investigation for allegedly fudging their work hours and double dip… Read more

BEN ZAHN'S GIFT

Questions raised after Kenner sends city equipment, workers to festival in Livingston Parish

Outgoing Kenner Mayor Ben Zahn directed city employees to deliver city equipment free of charge to a privately run festival more than 40 miles away in Livingston Parish, interviews and city records show. Read more

 
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FASHIONS OF THE FEST

Jazz Fest fashion: Embracing and escaping the tyranny of the tropical print

Where else on Earth but Jazz Fest do dudes in tropical-patterned shirts, straw hats and cargo shorts set the tone for stylishness? Read more

Photos: Jazz Fest shifts into high gear for final Saturday

Blue skies and sizzling music greet music fans at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Saturday, May 7, 2022. Read more

 
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