"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 dismissing a 1972 conviction and releasing a suspect on reduced bail, have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to her NAACP membership and her son's criminal history. The controversy is further fueled by the ongoing case of LSU student Madison Brooks, who was allegedly raped and later died, with the defense arguing racial bias in the prosecution. The Louisiana Supreme Court has paused actions pending a US Supreme Court ruling.