David Hammer is an Investigative Reporter at WWL-TV. He focuses on holding leaders accountable in New Orleans, covering themes such as government and politics, public policy, and legal affairs, with a keen interest in elections and legislation. David's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including ProPublica, The Advocate, and The Guardian.
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David Hammer's coverage indicates a strong focus on local legal issues, government and politics in Louisiana and New Orleans. His articles often involve breaking news, legal policy regulation, government announcements, and evolving stories related to crime, church scandals, and political developments.
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By: David Hammer
Lawmakers question the levee district police chief’s contract as the state attorney general reviews an investigative report.
By: David Hammer
Exclusive WWL Louisiana investigation led DA Jason Williams to reopen the investigation into the 2022 shooting death of Nicolas Harrison.
By: David Hammer
The second day of reopened murder trial focused on the interrogation video, forensic evidence, and the distance of a gunshot.
By: David Hammer
NOPD investigator testified Shelton waited roughly 17 minutes to call 911 after Nicolas Harrison was shot and her DNA was found on the gun’s trigger.
By: David Hammer
Cache Shelton admits changing her story about how Nicolas Harrison was shot, but said panic caused the inconsistencies in case reopened following WWL Investigation.
By: David Hammer, Danny Monteverde Wwl
Defense argues DA Jason Williams shouldn't have reopened case after a WWL Louisiana investigation raised questions.
By: David Hammer
Amendment drops seniority-based approach and would remove Judge Rhonda Goode Douglas instead of Judge Leon Roche.
By: David Hammer
There are threadbare, multicolored ropes straining to hold up 300-pound concrete spires that have a propensity for collapsing in high winds.
By: David Hammer
Former Board President Roy Carubba resigned last week and Police Chief Joshua Rondeno, has been placed on administrative leave.
By: David Hammer
The grant allows work to continue through June 2028 and preserves roughly $300 million in planned road and infrastructure projects.
