Kiran Chawla sits down with Hillar Moore, East Baton Rouge DA, as they discuss crime trends in Baton Rouge, including youth violence and fentanyl's impact as well as plans being put in place to curb the violence in the capital city.

Timestamps
12:05 The Impact of Education on Crime
15:16 Youth Violence and Gun Access
18:08 The Rise of Machine Guns
22:27 Addressing Drug Overdoses
26:27 The Fentanyl Crisis 33:26
Prosecutor Challenges and Case Backlogs 43:36
Seeking Support for Public Safety
47:00 Repeat Offenders and Bond Issues
54:21 The Need for Unified Strategies

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Prosecuting Crime: A Conversation With Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore