July 19, 2022
Gov. John Bel Edwards Press Conferences
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News conference
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2022-07-19
Duration: 00:41:49
Subjects: Edwards, John Bel | Juvenile justice, Administration of
Contributors:
- Edwards, John Bel Speaker
- Sommers, Bill Speaker
- LeBlanc, James Speaker
Description
This press conference from July 19, 2022, features Governor John Bel Edwards discussing the state’s plan for dealing with the Bridge City Center for Youth in Jefferson Parish following the recent escape of six juveniles. It also includes comments by Bill Sommers, the deputy secretary of the Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice, and Secretary James LeBlanc of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections.