Overseer says he's "hamstrung" in suit over Saints investments in film creditsSeptember 24th, 2009 Overseer "hamstrung" in Saints La. tax credit caseNEW ORLEANS — A court-appointed overseer says he's been "hamstrung" in getting the records of a movie studio tied in a $1.7 million investment dispute with members of the New Orleans Saints.
La. movie studio involved in dispute with some Saints and other investors put under overseerAugust 8th, 2009 La. studio in dispute with some Saints investorsNEW ORLEANS — A judge decided Friday to place a movie studio involved in an investment dispute with some members of the New Orleans Saints under a special overseer after the studio's head ignored her order to appear at a hearing. Louisiana Film Studios LLC is the target of an involuntary bankruptcy suit filed by several members of a group of 27 investors — including past and present Saints — who bought what they thought were $1.9 million worth of state movie tax credits.
Saints players Grant, Shockey say movie studio in dispute with teammates owes them $510,000August 4th, 2009 2 Saints players say movie studio owes them $510kNEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints defensive end Charles Grant and tight end Jeremy Shockey claim they're owed $510,000 by a movie studio at the center of an investment dispute involving current and former teammates. Grant and Shockey asked a federal judge Tuesday to allow them to join a lawsuit seeking forced bankruptcy against Louisiana Film Studios LLC.
Prosecutor won't pursue trespassing charges in Mormon church plaza kissing incidentJuly 29th, 2009 No charges in Mormon church plaza kissing incidentSALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City prosecutor's office says it will not pursue charges against two men who were cited for trespassing on a Mormon church-owned downtown plaza earlier this month after sharing a kiss. Prosecutor Sim Gill says in a statement there is reason to believe that although the property is private, Matt Aune and his partner, Derek Jones, did not think they could legally be ejected from the plaza because it is perceived to be open to the public.
Credit crunch puts a pinch on recovering New Orleans; tax-free 'GO Zone' bonds find few takersJuly 28th, 2009 Sale of New Orleans 'GO-Zone' bonds not going wellNEW ORLEANS — New Orleans got approval for more than $1 billion in tax-free bonds to help spur development after Hurricane Katrina, but it's finding few takers nearly four years later. Officials blame a tight credit market and lingering jitters about investing there.
Current, former Saints sue movie studio over money from investments they claim never madeJuly 24th, 2009 Current, former Saints sue movie studioNEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans Saints linebacker and two former players sued a film studio Thursday to try to get their money back from investments they say were never made. Current Saints linebacker Scott Shanle, former punter Mitch Berger and recently cut Saints long snapper Kevin Houser are seeking the return of $468,750 invested with the studio's head, Wayne H.
Second 'kiss-in' on Mormon church plaza in Utah draws shouting matchJuly 19th, 2009 Mormon 'kiss-in' in Utah leads to shouting matchSALT LAKE CITY — A mass-kissing protest near the Mormon church temple Sunday drew a shouting match between gay activists and a group of faithful Mormons. For the second consecutive weekend, about 100 people gathered to stage a "kiss-in" to protest the treatment of two gay men cited for trespassing July 9 after they shared a kiss on the plaza owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Louisiana governor's deal to keep New Orleans Saints through 2025 wins legislative approvalJune 26th, 2009 Saints deal to stay gets Louisiana legislative OKBATON ROUGE, La. — Gov. Bobby Jindal's deal to keep the New Orleans Saints in Louisiana throughout 2025 gained legislative approval Thursday and is close to completion.
La. governor's proposed deal with the New Orleans Saints wins approval from state legislatureJune 25th, 2009 Saints deal gets Louisiana legislative OKBATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Gov.
La. state government would lease office space from Saints owner in deal to keep team in stateJune 19th, 2009 La. would rent offices from Saints head under dealBATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana's government would lease office space from the owner of the New Orleans Saints as part of a deal to keep the team in the state.
Saints draft pick Arnoux tears Achilles' tendonMay 9th, 2009 Saints draft pick tears Achilles' tendonMETAIRIE, La. — New Orleans Saints rookie linebacker Stanley Arnoux ruptured his left Achilles' tendon Friday in the first of five rookie minicamp practices.
Louisiana, Saints announce a partnership that commits the club to the Superdome through 2025April 30th, 2009 Louisiana, Saints extend Superdome leaseNEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints and the state of Louisiana have announced a new partnership that will continue the club's commitment to the state through 2025 and also create a new Sports Development District. The new deal includes the football team's owner, Tom Benson, and his family purchasing and redeveloping the New Orleans Centre and Dominion Tower.
G Jahri Evans, WR Lance Moore formally accept their restricted free-agent offers from SaintsApril 25th, 2009 Evans, Moore re-sign with SaintsNEW ORLEANS — Offensive guard Jahri Evans and wide receiver Lance Moore, restricted free agents during the offseason, have signed one-year contracts with the Saints. General manager Mickey Loomis made the announcement Friday.
La. House speaker: State shouldn't rush on Saints deal even if it means losing Super BowlApril 23rd, 2009 House speaker: La. shouldn't rush on Saints dealBATON ROUGE, La.
New Orleans police: 23-year-old booked with kidnapping, robbing, killing 19-year-old coupleApril 22nd, 2009 Man booked with kidnapping, killing La. coupleNEW ORLEANS — Police say a man turned himself in Tuesday and was booked on charges of kidnapping two teens from an apartment and fatally shooting them in an abandoned house in New Orleans.
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