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A new billboard in Bossier City calls on U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to support the public release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Installed by MoveOn Civic Action, the billboard features Epstein and Donald Trump, demanding transparency about Epstein’s criminal connections. As Congress enters recess, Johnson faces growing pressure from Republicans to release Justice Department documents concerning Epstein’s case. The billboard will remain throughout the summer, highlighting public concern over the lack of action.
Bossier City, Louisiana – A billboard calling for U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to support the public release of documents related to the late Jeffrey Epstein has been erected near his Bossier City office. The billboard, installed by the political action committee MoveOn Civic Action, features images of Epstein and former President Donald Trump, with the message, “Speaker Johnson, stop the Epstein cover-up.” This development comes amid escalating debates surrounding Epstein’s controversial past and the associated legal documents.
As Congress enters its summer recess, Speaker Johnson, who represents Louisiana, adjourned the House a day early, coinciding with growing calls from some members of his own Republican conference to release all Justice Department documents related to Epstein’s case. Epstein, a convicted sex offender, died by suicide in prison in 2019, leaving many questions regarding the extent of his network and the individuals who may have enabled his abuses.
MoveOn Civic Action has criticized Johnson for, as they argue, protecting powerful figures instead of ensuring transparency about Epstein’s actions and the individuals connected to him. The organization stressed the importance of the public’s right to understand who may have aided Epstein’s criminal activities. Johnson has indicated that there is “no daylight” between his office and the Trump administration and emphasized the need for “space” to adequately address these issues that continue to surface.
The billboard will remain in place throughout the summer, reflecting ongoing public concern regarding Epstein’s case and the perceived lack of action. Johnson has publicly condemned Epstein’s actions as evil, acknowledging that the controversy surrounding the case is not a hoax but rather a significant issue that warrants attention.
In unrelated local news, Shreveport rapper Hurricane Chris was recently acquitted of a second-degree murder charge after a drawn-out legal battle that stemmed from a 2020 shooting incident. The shooting took place outside a Texaco store, where the victim, Danzeria Farris Jr., succumbed to injuries sustained in the event. Hurricane Chris maintained that he acted in self-defense during the incident, which he claimed involved an attempted theft of his vehicle.
Following his acquittal, Hurricane Chris announced intentions to pursue a lawsuit against the Shreveport Police Department, alleging that he had suffered financial losses exceeding $1.4 million due to the perceived mishandling of his case. The rapper asserts that crucial evidence supporting his self-defense claim was overlooked throughout the investigation.
Additionally, Richard Shelby, the last of three suspects sought in connection with a 2008 drive-by shooting in Thibodaux, has been apprehended in Tennessee during a routine traffic stop. Shelby faces first-degree murder and crack cocaine distribution charges linked to the shooting of Derrick Boveland, who died following the incident. Prosecutors previously dismissed charges against a co-defendant, Amos Washington, due to insufficient evidence, while another suspect, Nathaniel Bradley, has pled guilty to negligent homicide in relation to the same case. Shelby’s arrest marks a significant development in a case that has spanned over a decade. He has been booked into the Washington County jail with a bond set at $250,000.
As the summer recess progresses, the local and national discourse remains active, spanning topics from demands for transparency in the Epstein case to significant legal outcomes impacting local figures.
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- Shreveport Times: Speaker Mike Johnson and Epstein Billboard
- Shreveport Times: Hurricane Chris Sues Police
- Houma Today: Arrest in 2008 Drive-By Shooting
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Jeffrey Epstein
- Google Search: Hurricane Chris Lawsuit
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