The Straw That Broke The Camel's Back

I have sat quietly in my home keeping up with the latest news stories regading District Attorney Eddie Jordan. It is now time for me to break my silence. Last Friday, I was by my parents house getting ready to dive into my week off from the office and guess what I saw on WDSU ten o'clock news. A story about an armed robber fleeing the scene of an accident and running directly to Eddie Jordan's house. My mouth dropped as I dropped whatever it was I was doing to make sure I didn't miss the story. As a prosecutor for almost five years here in Orleans Parish, I can pretty much tell when a story just doesn't sound right. And on Friday night of last week when Eddie Jordan FIRST told the media that he and his "girlfriend" didn't know the young man who came to their home nor did they know he had just committed a crime, I said to myself I bet his "girlfriend" knows that bastard. Low and behold two or three days later the media reports that Eddie Jordan says his "girlfriend" knows the suspect and his family. Then to add insult to injury, Eddie Jordan later says that his "girlfriend" spent an entire day with the suspect and another young man in Baton Rouge. What the fuck!!!!!

Let's just go over the stories Eddie Jordan has told the media. Story #1: the young man came to the house, knocked on the door and said he had just been in a car accident. Eddie Jordan asked the young man if he was ok, let him into his home to use the phone, and a few minutes later, the young man left. Two or three days later, they saw the young man on the news and immediately called the police. Eddie said he nor his "girlfriend" knew the young man.

Story #2: Eddie Jordan said he was in his bedroom when he heard a noise coming from his backyard. He looked out the window and saw his "girlfriend" talking to a young man in their backyard.

Story #3: Eddie Jordan said he was in his bedroom when he heard a noise coming from his backyard. As he exited his bedroom, he saw the young man seated in his stairwell saying he had been in an accident. Minutes later, the young man and his "girlfriend" went into the backyard where the young man used the cell phone, and then the young man left.

Eddie Jordan also said he didn't have reason to think the young man was lying or had just robbed someone because he was just a kid. NEWSFLASH MR. JORDAN: MOST OF THE CRIMINALS IN ADULT COURT YOUR OFFICE PROSECUTES ARE KIDS. NOT TO MENTION THAT DIVISION IN YOUR OFFICE YOU CALL JUVENILE COURT. This man has managed to single-handedly bring down the image of the office and lower morale in the office to an all time low. No one person can curtail criminal activity, and the public shouldn't expect it. The truth of the matter is witnesses don't like to come forward. The truth of the matter is NOPD is over-worked and they rush investigations just for the sake of closing the case on their end. The district attorney's office can only do so much when it comes to crime and our office can only do what is allowed under the law. However, it is the responsibility of the district attorney to be able to legally inform the public and the police on whether a case is suitable for prosecution. We are the lawyers for the public. Therefore, we have to give the legal advice to the public. Not the other way around. But it is embarassing to have an armed robber run to the home of the district attorney apparently seeking refuge through whatever relationship he has with the district attorney's "girlfriend." Why is she keeping this kind of company anyway? I don't give a damn if it was her birthday, she should understand she has to maintain an image just because. Not to mention this suspect is also suspected of shooting an officer and his wife shortly after the armed robbery.

Way to go Mr. Jordan. Just when I thought that things couldn't get any worst for you, they some how have. Bit of advice to you Mr. Jordan. You and your "girlfriend" should stop giving comments to the media because your words will eventually come back to haunt you.