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Ex-officer accused of plotting New Orleans attack is released after grand jury declines to indict
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· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information, readers can refer to the original report from ABC7 Los Angeles.
A former officer, Christopher Gillum, was accused of plotting an attack in New Orleans. He was facing a state terrorism charge, which could have resulted in a significant sentence. Court records indicate that a grand jury in Louisiana declined to indict Gillum in June.
This decision means that Gillum will not face the terrorism charge, which carried a potential sentence of up to 15 years. Further details on this case are available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding the accusation and the grand jury's decision. For more information, readers can refer to the original report from ABC7 Los Angeles .
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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