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Beloved Former New Orleans City Council President and Judge, Eddie Sapir, Passes Away at 87

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New Orleans, Louisiana – Eddie Sapir, a prominent former judge and city council president, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 87. The exact cause of his death has not yet been disclosed. Sapir was remembered by his longtime friend and former colleague, Congressman Troy Carter, as one of the city’s “greats.” Carter expressed his sadness over the loss, highlighting Sapir’s love for New Orleans and its people. He served as a state representative, municipal court judge, and city council president, dedicating his life to the welfare of the city he cherished. The congressman … Read more

Family of Former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Plans to Sue After Tragic Death from Medical Negligence

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Dallas, Texas – Attorneys representing the family of former congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson have alleged medical negligence leading to her “terrible, painful death” and are planning to file a lawsuit. The family sent a pre-suit notice letter to Baylor Scott & White Health System and Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, notifying them of their intention to sue. According to the attorney’s letter, Johnson underwent back surgery in September 2023 and was then sent to Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation. The letter alleges that Johnson’s son, Kirk Johnson, found his mother lying … Read more