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Covington teen exhumed 12 years after disputed shooting investigation

Brett Wittner
Brett Wittner gets new autopsy after WWL Investigation prompts new Washington Parish sheriff to reopen cold case. Author: David Hammer / WWL Louisiana Investigator COVINGTON, La. — After 12 years of unimaginable heartache and distress, Donna and David Wittner finally believe their prayers are being answered. Washington Parish officials exhumed their son Brett’s remains this week for a new inv...
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St. Tammany Republican group joins call for Coroner Christopher Tape to resign

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The recall campaign has until late October to collect about 35,000 signatures from registered voters to trigger a recall election. Author: David Hammer / WWL Louisiana Investigator ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — Republican Party leaders in St. Tammany Parish joined their Democratic counterparts and most of the area’s elected officials Thursday in calling for coroner Christopher Tape to resign. The r...
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Bill and recall campaign aimed at St. Tammany coroner on pace for now

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By Chris Joseph Published: May. 9, 2024 at 6:57 PM CDT|Updated: 27 minutes ago NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - State lawmakers advanced a bill Thursday (5/9) aimed at curbing who can become the St. Tammany Parish Coroner and the power that coroner has. The bill has sailed through the legislature with little opposition and now needs passage in the full House of Representatives before landing on the governo...
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35,000 signatures in 180 days. St. Tammany coroner recall group says no problem.

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But across the metro area, recall efforts have historically had little success NOLA.com By ALEX LUBBEN Bill Taulli's plan was to listen to a classic rock cover band at the Covington Trailhead on a balmy late spring evening. He had no intention of voicing his opposition to St. Tammany Parish's embattled coroner, Christopher Tape. But given the opportunity, he didn't pass it up. "Are you going t...
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St. Tammany Chamber Supports Recall of St. Tammany Parish Coroner Christopher Tape

St. Tammany Chamber Of Commerce
As the leading voice of business in St. Tammany Parish, representing 1,100 area businesses and their 37,000 employees, St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce consistently stays informed about issues that affect the quality of life in the parish and its attractiveness to new and continuing businesses. The Chamber’s Board of Directors, after careful consideration, recently voted to endorse and support the ...
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