(The Center Square) — 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 prosecutions.”

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