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Gov. Jeff Landry orders probe into dumped court files.

Files from Orleans Parish Criminal Court found in landfill.

Investigation results will go to Attorney General Liz Murrill.

Concerns grow over Orleans Parish crime handling and prosecutions.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry ordered the Louisiana State Police on Friday to investigate Orleans Parish Criminal Court case files which were dumped in a landfill.

“The disposing of these case files is a disgusting abuse of power and a slap in the face to crime victims,” Landry said in a statement. “Those who participated in this deliberate crime must be held accountable. I am confident the LSP investigation will assist in our efforts to uphold public trust in our criminal justice system, while also leading to answers and pro

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