Louisiana’s attorney general intervenes in a harsh sentence for crimes committed by a woman New Orleans.
Danette Colbert was arrested in Jefferson Parish in February and charged with fraud and theft on suspicion of using debit and credit cards Adan Manzanohe was found dead in a hotel room outside New Orleans, while covering the Super Bowl for KGKC, a local Telemundo affiliate in Dallas.
The Orleans Parish coroner reportedly found Xanax in Manzano’s system. He has no prescription for medication.
Colbert allegedly saw in hotel security videos with Manzano early in the morning of Kenner’s death, leading to his suspicion that he was being drugged.
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Telemundo journalist Adan Manzano entered the comfort suite with theft suspect Danette Colbert before his death.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill The state’s customary criminal bill against Colbert could allow her to sentence more jail on fraud charges convicted in November.
Colbert, 45, is a five-time convicted felon. Nola.com reports.
Despite her long criminal history, Orleans Crime District Court Judge Nandi Campbell sentenced Colbert to 10 years and five years of probation after her November conviction.
Danette Colbert, 45, described it as a “professional offender” and faced four counts of offenses, two counts of traffic accident violations, one count of “robbery,” one count of aggravated device fraud, one count of aggravated device fraud, one illegal transfer, one count of bank fraud, one count of computer fraud and one count of computers and Robbery. (Kenner PD)
Inertial Criminals Act allows prosecutors to seek longer sentences for repetitive offenders who have been convicted of previously Qualified crime.
“My office will handle the case due to interregulatory behavior after consultation with Jason Williams, the district attorney of Orleans Parish,” Muriel said in a statement. “The motion to correct an illegal sentence can be filed at any time. The district attorney’s office has filed a revocation of the accused’s probation and our position is that the original sentence does not qualify for the probation.”
Colbert has not been charged with Manzano’s death, but was not detained when Murrill’s office asked Campbell to sentence a tougher sentence.
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Kenner police described Colbert as a “professional criminal.” (Kenner PD)
NOLA.com reported that she was appointed a suspect in the death of a 55-year-old man, John Jenkins, who died of cocaine and ethanol toxicity in a hotel room in New Orleans, just days after the death of Manzano.
Colbert was not charged either.
Following the news of his death, KGKC described Manzano as “a true professional and up-and-coming star that embodies his excellence in his work.”
Adan Manzano is in the Super Bowl in New Orleans. (Telemundo, Kansas City)
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“We will deeply miss Adam and his passion for sports and his contribution to the local community,” the station said. “Our thought and deepest condolences pay tribute to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
Fox News Digital contacted Colbert’s attorney and Williams’ office.
