Jordan Discrimination Trial Continues

The trial over Orleans DA Eddie Jordan's hiring and firing decisions after his election continues according to the Times-Picayune. A member of his transition team testified that while the decisions were not based on experience or job performance, they were also not based on race. Jordan has defended his decisions as part of the so called spoils system of appointment.

Posted by Capital Clerks at March 17, 2005 10:24 AM