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obituary1 year ago

"Longtime New Orleans DA Harry Connick Sr. Dies at 97"

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.

via POLITICO|
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politics1 year ago

"Former New Orleans District Attorney Harry Connick Sr. Dies at 97"

Harry Connick Sr., the former district attorney of New Orleans, has died at the age of 97. During his tenure from 1973 to 2003, his office was criticized for prosecutorial overreach and wrongful convictions, leading to the exoneration of 32 individuals. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg condemned the office for systematic evidence suppression, and the Orleans Parish district attorney's office has been held responsible for contributing to Louisiana's high incarceration rates.

via The New York Times|
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obituary1 year ago

"Harry Connick Jr. Mourns the Loss of His Father, Harry Connick Sr., at 97"

Harry Connick Jr. announced the passing of his father, Harry Connick Sr., who served as the New Orleans district attorney for 30 years and was heavily involved in the city's music scene. Harry Sr. passed away peacefully at the age of 97, surrounded by family. He leaves behind a legacy of public service and musical contributions to New Orleans.

via TV Insider|
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obituary1 year ago

"Harry Connick Sr., Former New Orleans District Attorney and Singer's Father, Dies at 97"

Harry Connick Sr., the former New Orleans district attorney who served for three decades, has passed away at the age of 97. He faced allegations of evidence withholding by his office, which resurfaced in high-profile cases. Connick, a Navy veteran, nurtured his son, musician and actor Harry Connick Jr., into becoming a jazz piano prodigy. He was known for his political influence and musical performances, and his funeral arrangements are pending.

via CBS News|
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obituary1 year ago

"Harry Connick Sr., Longtime New Orleans District Attorney and Father of Singer Harry Connick Jr., Dies at 97"

Harry Connick Sr., the former New Orleans district attorney and father of musician and actor Harry Connick Jr., has passed away at the age of 97. Connick served as district attorney for three decades, facing both success and controversy during his tenure. While remembered for his political achievements and nurturing his son's musical talent, Connick's legacy was also marred by allegations of evidence withholding by his office, leading to high-profile cases and a scathing dissent from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Funeral arrangements for Connick are pending.

via NBC News|
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obituary1 year ago

"New Orleans District Attorney and Singer's Father, Harry Connick Sr., Dies at 97"

Harry Connick Sr., father of actor and singer Harry Connick Jr. and former New Orleans district attorney, has passed away at the age of 97. He died peacefully at his New Orleans home surrounded by family. Connick Sr. served as the district attorney for three decades, facing allegations of evidence withholding by his staff. He nurtured his son's musical talent and had a successful career in politics, passing away with funeral arrangements pending.

via Daily Mail|
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obituary1 year ago

"Harry Connick Sr., Longtime New Orleans DA and Singer's Father, Dies at 97"

Harry Connick Sr., the longtime New Orleans district attorney and father of musician Harry Connick Jr., has passed away at 97. He served in the Navy during World War II and later became the District Attorney of Orleans Parish, winning re-election four times. Connick was known for successfully building biracial support as the city's political power base shifted to African Americans. In retirement, he faced questions about evidence withholding by his office. A music fan, he took up singing in the early 1990s and performed with his son. His family confirmed his peaceful passing in New Orleans.

via Fox News|
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obituary1 year ago

"Harry Connick Sr., Longtime New Orleans District Attorney and Singer's Father, Dies at 97"

Harry Connick Sr., the former New Orleans district attorney and father of musician and actor Harry Connick Jr., has passed away at the age of 97. He served as district attorney for three decades, facing allegations of evidence withholding by his office. Despite controversy, he remained undefeated and built biracial support. Connick was also known for nurturing his son's musical talent and for his own performances as a singer. Funeral arrangements are pending.

via The Associated Press|
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