New Orleans Casino Lawsuit (1993)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1993-06-25
Duration: 00:12:28
Subjects: CASINOS | Gambling | Louisiana. Supreme Court
Contributors:
- Collins, Robert Host
- Duhe, Jeff Reporter
- Schmidt, Doug Speaker
- Alltmont, Jack Speaker
- Forgotston, C.B. Interviewee
- Hardin, Ed Interviewee
- Butler, Peter Speaker
Description
This segment from the June 25, 1993, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Jeff Duhe’s report on a hearing at the Louisiana State Supreme Court for a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the New Orleans casino. His report includes oral arguments by: Doug Schmidt, attorney for the plaintiffs; Jack Alltmont, attorney for the plaintiffs; and Peter Butler, attorney for the casino. Duhe also interviews C.B. Forgotston, spokesman for the plaintiffs, and Ed Hardin, attorney. Host: Robert Collins