Orleans district attorney announces layoffs

katc.com

NEW ORLEANS Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie Jordan said today his office is laying off at least 54 percent of its "non-essential, non-legal staff members" because the city is facing a financial hardship in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

The layoffs do not include assistant district attorneys. A statement from Jordan's office says though the city is seeking financial assistance, it must downsize and advised that the D-A's do the same.

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