The trial for former Orleans 911 Director Tyrell Morris starts Monday morning.

Morris faces multiple charges, including false impersonation of a peace officer, malfeasance in office, injuring public records and insurance fraud. Advertisement

Footage of the wreck was captured on street cameras, prompting WDSU to question whether Morris followed proper protocol, why he never filed a police report, and if he potentially altered documents for personal gain.

The investigative team at WDSU found that Morris allegedly edited the public documents to make it appear that he did not need to take a drug or alcohol test after the incident.

While awaiting trial, Morris ran for mayor of New Orleans but was later disqualified.

The case has been ongoing since June 2024, with several defense motions d

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