Trial date set for former New Orleans 911 director Tyrell Morris
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A trial date has been set for former 911 director Tyrell Morris.
Morris is accused of interfering with an investigation of an alleged crash involving a city-owned vehicle.
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In 2024, Morris was indicted on charges of malfeasance in office, false personation of a peace officer, insurance fraud and second-degree injuring public records in connection with the case.
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On Monday, his trial date was set for Aug. 12.
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