Testimony starts in Baton Rouge trial of Neveah Allen’s mother

Opening statements began Wednesday in the trial of Lanaya Cardwell, a woman charged with second-degree cruelty to juveniles ...
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Baton Rouge mother accused of abuse in case of slain toddler prepares for trial

The murder charges against Lanaya Cardwell were dropped to juvenile cruelty earlier this month in a case involving her deceased 2-year-old daughter Nevaeh Allen. On Tuesday, attorneys argued a slate ...

Jury selection begins in trial for Baton Rouge woman charged in child’s death

Jury selection began Monday for the trial of Cardwell, a woman charged in connection with the 2021 death of her 2-year-old ...

Bail set for mother charged in connection with death of 2-year-old Nevaeh Allen

A judge set bail for Lanaya Cardwell, the mother whose charges were downgraded following the conviction of her former ...
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Judge fines attorneys for behavior at Baton Rouge murder trial

A state judge upheld contempt rulings against two Baton Rouge public defenders Wednesday and fined both attorneys for their conduct during a contentious murder trial earlier this year. Stephen ...