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| https://richmond.house.gov/press-releases/rep-richmond-statement-plea-deal-danziger-bridge-case | Rep. Richmond Statement on Plea Deal in Danziger Bridge Case | 2016-04-20 | 2016 | 2016-04 | Democrat | House | LA | Cedric Richmond | R000588 | richmond.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Cedric Richmond (LA-02) released the following statement after five former New Orleans police officers pled guilty to charges surrounding the shootings of civilians on the Danziger Bridge in the days after Hurricane Katrina: “This plea deal closes one of the darkest chapters in the city’s history and assures us no one is above the law.” said Rep. Richmond. “This case, which has gone on for more than a decade, not only revealed the brutal and corrupt acts committed by police officers, but the misconduct by former prosecutors in the U.S. Attorney’s office as well. Without the commitment and tenacity of the Madison family we would have never reached a just ruling in this case. I am thankful for their resolve to see this painful trial through to the end. If there is anything positive that can be taken from this case it is that those responsible are being held accountable as we work to restore faith in our institutions. I am gratified that a decision has finally been reached so the victims and families impacted by this horrible tragedy can finally have some semblance of closure.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |