Things Get Interesting in EBR Desegregation Case

The Advocate reports that counsel for the original plaintiffs in the East Baton Rouge desegregation case, Gideon Carter and Norman Chachkin, have been granted approval to withdraw from the case. Although a memorandum of understanding has been signed by all of the parties, a final settlement has not been reached. It is unclear as to why the attorneys intend to withdraw, but the article indicates that at least one of the plaintiffs is unhappy with the proposed settlement.

Posted by AJR at July 16, 2003 07:18 AM