New Orleans Judge Remains on Ballot After Tax Dispute

23rd JDC judge who didn't file taxes to be taken off ballot, state Supreme Court decides

NEW ORLEANS - The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a 23rd Judicial District Court judge who didn't file his taxes will be disqualified from running in the upcoming election to keep his position. Judge Steven Tureau, who presides over the 23rd JDC and covers Ascension, Assumption and St. James parishes, was sued by two Lutcher residents after he qualified to run for judge. Robert and Ruth Snyder filed the lawsuit on Aug. 14. Robert Sny…

New Orleans judge remains on ballot after tax dispute

The Louisiana Supreme Court declined to review a ruling allowing New Orleans Magistrate Judge Juana Lombard to remain on the ballot after a tax filing challenge.

Louisiana Supreme Court denies appeal from judge removed from November ballot

The Louisiana Supreme Court denied an attempt by 23rd Judicial District Court Judge Steven Tureau to overturn a ruling that disqualifies him from the November election due to issues with his state income tax filings.

New Orleans judge can run again despite questions about her taxes, state high court decides

The Louisiana Supreme Court is allowing New Orleans Magistrate Judge Juana Lombard to run for re-election this year, declining Thursday to reverse a state appeals court in New Orleans that agreed she could run despite questions about her taxes.