"Judge's Unprecedented Decision in LSU Student Attack Case Raises Conflict Concerns"

District Judge Gail Horne Ray's recent decisions in high-profile rape cases, including vacating a 1972 rape conviction and reducing bail for a rape suspect, have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Her actions, coupled with her son's rape conviction and her affiliation with the NAACP, have led to scrutiny and legal challenges. The Louisiana Supreme Court has paused further actions until the U.S. Supreme Court rules on the matter. The case involves the alleged rape and subsequent death of LSU student Madison Brooks, which has garnered national attention.