"Longtime New Orleans DA Harry Connick Sr. Dies at 97"
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Harry Connick Sr., the former New Orleans district attorney who served for three decades, has died at the age of 97. He faced allegations of evidence withholding by his office, which resurfaced in cases of wrongful convictions. Despite controversies, Connick remained undefeated and retired in 2003. He was also known for nurturing his son, musician and actor Harry Connick Jr., into a jazz piano prodigy. Connick's legacy is marked by his political influence and relationships with Black musicians and voters in New Orleans.
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