A criminal grand jury in Orleans Parish is weighing evidence against Attorney General Liz Murrill over alleged intimidation against Mayor Helena Moreno, District Attorney Jason Williams and five sitting City Council members, according to several sources familiar with the proceeding.
The criminal investigation appears to have been initiated by the grand jury itself, two of the sources confirmed, and at least some council members have been called to testify, other sources said.
Williams recused himself, and a special prosecutor, former criminal court judge Laurie White, has been tapped to lead the probe. White declined to comment…