Calvin in the Press
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Verite News
“N.O. council votes to appoint interim court clerk, call special election despite warning from state Attorney General.” 5/11/2026
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Current Affairs
“Louisiana Shows What Happens When Democracy Crumbles.” 6/7/2026
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Associated Press
“Louisiana exoneree’s first day as elected clerk gets messy after court intervenes.” 5/4/2026
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4 WWL
“Families fear court consolidation could delay justice amid Calvin Duncan case developments”. 5/5/2026
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NPR
“A Louisiana man exonerated for a crime was elected court clerk. His role was eliminated.” 5/2/2026
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The New York Times
“Louisiana Governor Signs Law Blocking Ex-Prisoner From Taking Office.”5/1/2026
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AP News
“Louisiana Republicans eliminate elected position days before an exoneree was set to take office.” 5/1/2026
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Nola.com
“Calvin Duncan Vows To Keep Fighting As Louisiana Lawmakers Cut New Orleans Clerk Office.” 4/30/2026
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The New York Times
“He Was Exonerated in a Murder and Elected to Office. He May Never Serve. “4/23/2026
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CNN
“Exonerated Man Fights To Keep Job He Was Recently Elected To.” CNN’s First of All with Victor Blackwell. 4/11/2026
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AP News
“Exonerated man fights to hold his newly elected post despite GOP challenge.” 4/9/2026
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Verite News New Orleans
“Under bill passed by state Senate, New Orleans’ elected court clerk might not be able to take office Orleans.” 4/9/2026
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4WWL
“Calvin Duncan testifies against Orleans Parish court consolidation bill.” 4/1/2026
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The Lens
“Despite scant plans and heated criticism, Louisiana Senate committee passes bills to overhaul New Orleans courts.” 4/1/2026
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PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton, MS NOW
“Calvin Duncan explains what inspired him to learn law on his own while in prison and to advocate for his freedom.” 11/30/2025
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The Joy Reid Show
“Calvin Duncan's Fight for Justice.” 11/21/2025
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MS Now
“Jailhouse lawyer's election should prompt some uncomfortable questions”. 11/19/2025
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NPR
“He spent decades in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Now he's an elected official.” 11/19/2025
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CNN
“Wrongfully convicted man wins elected office in New Orleans.” 11/17/2025
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Nola.com
“Calvin Duncan, known as the 'jailhouse lawyer,' wins heated clerk's race.” 11/16/2025
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The New York Times
“Calvin Duncan’s Unlikely Journey: Convict to Exoneree to Elected Official.” 11/16/2025
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The Associated Press
“A New Orleans man who had his murder conviction tossed wins election as city's chief record keeper.” 11/16/2025
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The New York Times
“He Was a Self-Taught Legal Expert in Prison. Now, He’s Running for Court Clerk.” 11/13/2025
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The Tulane Hullabaloo
“True exoneration: What Calvin Duncan's runoff means for New Orleans Justice.” 10/22/2025
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WWNO
“'Jailhouse Lawyer' leads clerk vote as 'Fair Chance' amendment passes.” 10/11/2025
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The Lens
“I'll fight for your rights like I fought for my own freedom.” 10/10/2025
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The Associated Press
“A New Orleans candidate's murder conviction was tossed but the state still challenges his past.” 10/8/2025