289 | The Horrible Direction Louisiana Public Defense is Headed Under its New Leadership w/Derwyn Bunton

Author: Hunter Parnell
Published: Tue 22 Oct 2024
Episode Link: http://sites.libsyn.com/387569/289-the-horrible-direction-louisiana-public-defense-is-headed-under-its-new-leadership-wderwyn-bunton

Today, Hunter is joined once again by Derwyn Bunton. The last time Derwyn was on the show, he was the chief Public Defender in the Orleans Parish of Louisiana, but he is now the Chief Legal Officer at the Southern Poverty Law Center. Today, Derwyn joined the show to discuss what has been happening with Louisiana’s Public Defender system. Specifically, Derwyn is here to discuss the consolidation of power into the hands of Remy Starns and the policies Remy is pursuing with his new found power.

Guests:

Derwyn Bunton, Chief Legal Officer, Southern Poverty Law Center

Resources:

Contact the Southern Poverty Law Center

https://www.instagram.com/splcenter/

https://www.facebook.com/SPLCenter

https://x.com/splcenter

https://www.splcenter.org/about/staff/derwyn-bunton

Coverage of Louisiana Public Defense

https://boltsmag.org/jeff-landry-louisiana-public-defense/

https://lailluminator.com/2024/02/19/proposed-louisiana-public-defender-overhaul-is-a-power-grab-critics-say/

Board votes down Starns’ proposal for salary cuts