NEW ORLEANS – This week, District Attorney Jason Williams’s Office secured the conviction of defendant Tremaine Williams for his involvement in a shooting in New Orleans East in September 2020. Led by Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Samantha Stagias, Williams was found guilty of Aggravated Battery and Felon with a Firearm.
“The resumption of jury trials has allowed us to get back to the work of prosecuting cases and holding those accountable that choose to engage in violent crime and wreak havoc in communities,” said District Attorney Jason Williams. “I am thankful for the hard work of ADA Sam Stagias, Victim Witness Advocate Debra Henry and Trial Assistant Keino Turner for their hard on this case. There is a current crime surge in New Orleans and we are committed to surging back. This conviction is proof of that unwavering commitment.”
According to the New Orleans Police Department reports, Williams shot the victim during a physical altercation. The conviction took place in Section D of Criminal District Court; Judge Kimya Holmes presided. Sentencing will take place in June 2022.
This conviction builds on the success of prosecutors to secure convictions in court since the resumption of jury trials.
UNPRECEDENTED REALITIES AS JURY TRIALS RESUME
As the caseload increases, OPDA is in need of additional staff, funding and resources. District Attorney Williams continues to double down on his request to the New Orleans City Council and Mayor LaToya Cantrell to fund our requests for additional lawyers, more DNA testing analysts, and Cold Case funding to improve OPDA’s capacity and help prosecutors build stronger cases. The City of New Orleans has millions of dollars sitting in City coffers from the federal government that are earmarked for this exact need that are not being spent. OPDA needs immediate action to hire more people to handle this increased workload.
“We are prosecutors. Trying cases in front of a jury is what we do, so we are excited to back to court. However, we are faced with some of the most unprecedented challenges this office has ever seen. From an increased case load to a large DNA backlog, our office needs support and resources from City leadership,” said District Attorney Williams. “These times are absolutely the most challenging we’ve faced in recent history, but we are holding those who commit violent offenses accountable and securing justice for the victims and families. This office will be steadfast in restoring trust in our criminal legal system by securing convictions in some of the most difficult cases as well as addressing decades of indifference to the concerns of community.”
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