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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
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Key takeaway This decision means Gillum will not face the terrorism charge, which carried a potential sentence of up to 15 years.
A former officer, Christopher Gillum, was accused of plotting an attack in New Orleans. He faced 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 Gillum will not face the terrorism charge, which carried a potential sentence of up to 15 years. Further details on the case are available from the source, ABC13 Houston. The outcome of the grand jury's decision has been reported, but additional information on the circumstances surrounding the case is not provided here.
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Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston ·
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