Crime
Feds release incriminating Morel transcripts
Former St. Charles Parish District Attorney Harry Morel Jr., who on Wednesday was accused of preying on more than 20 women, pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice in federal court.
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Crime
Former St. Charles Parish DA pleads guilty to obstruction of justice
Former St. Charles Parish District Attorney Harry Morel Jr., who on Wednesday was accused of preying on more than 20 women, pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice in federal court.
The obstruction charge stems from allegations that Morel harassed a grand jury witness and attempted to destroy evidence against him.
Crime
Former DA asked evidence against him be destroyed, according to court records
Following a lengthy investigation, former St. Charles Parish District Attorney Harry J. Morel Jr. faces a federal charge of obstruction of justice in connection with allegations that he traded sexual favors with women in return for lesser charges. […]
Government
Morel, Marcel in heated battle for judges
Judge Michele Morel and local attorney Tim Marcel have faced off against each other for the Division E judgeship before, but this November the two come into the race from different perspectives. […]
Government
FBI seizes more records in Morel probe
The FBI has seized more records from the St. Charles Parish courthouse that appear to be connected to an ongoing investigation of former St. Charles Parish District Attorney Harry Morel. […]
Government
FBI seizes more records from St. Charles Parish Clerk of Court’s Office
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has taken possession of court records concerning a criminal case that occurred during former St. Charles Parish District Attorney Harry Morel’s final term in office. […]
Crime
Investigation into former D.A. appears ongoing, but attorney maintains charges were refused
Two weeks ago, attorney Ralph Capitelli said that the U.S. Attorney’s Office had declined to press charges against his client, former St. Charles Parish District Attorney Harry Morel, after being presented with evidence gathered by the FBI. However, Capitelli now says that the FBI appears to still be investigating the case. […]
Crime
Former D.A. cleared in investigation, attorney says
According to his attorney, former St. Charles Parish District Attorney Harry Morel has been cleared in an FBI investigation into abuse of power involving lowering criminal charges in return for sexual favors. […]
News
Woman found dead over weekend allegedly connected to FBI investigation of cases handled by former D.A.
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for information surrounding the circumstances of the death of a Destrehan woman who may be connected to the F.B.I. investigation into cases handled by former St. Charles Parish District Attorney Harry Morel. […]