{"id":2386958,"date":"2025-01-06T13:39:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T18:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-orleans-police-find-assistant-da-dead-in-his-own-office\/"},"modified":"2025-01-06T13:40:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T18:40:07","slug":"new-orleans-police-find-assistant-da-dead-in-his-own-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-orleans-police-find-assistant-da-dead-in-his-own-office\/","title":{"rendered":"New Orleans Police Find Assistant DA Dead in His Own Office"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-orleans-police-find-assistant-da-dead-in-his-own-office%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2386958&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Ian kersting, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/calif-da-blasts-gov-newsom-for-not-stopping-release-of-convicted-killer\/\" title=\"Calif. DA blasts Gov. Newsom for not stopping release of convicted killer\">assistant district attorney<\/a> with\u200b the Orleans\u200c Parish District Attorney&#8217;s office, was found dead in his office in what appears to be a suicide. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on a Saturday, and the New Orleans Police Department reported that Kersting died from a self<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/8-injured-1-suspect-in-custody-following-shooting-at-philadelphia-transportation-station\/\" title=\"8 injured, 1 suspect in custody following shooting at Philadelphia transportation station\">-inflicted gunshot wound<\/a>. He was 34 years\u200c old and had a\u200d specialization \u200din <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/metoo-tweets-from-andrew-cuomo-that-aged-horribly\/\" title=\"#MeToo Tweets From Andrew Cuomo That Aged Horribly\">sexual assault cases<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>In light of this tragedy, the DA&#8217;s office issued a statement\u2064 expressing\u2064 their sorrow, emphasizing Kersting&#8217;s status as a beloved member of their team, and\u2062 highlighting the need for support and privacy \u2064for those affected. The office closed the \u200dfollowing Monday to give staff time to \u2063grieve and\u2062 organized counseling for employees dealing with\u200d the trauma of the incident. The statement also acknowledged the compassion shown by the local judicial community during\u200b this challenging time. Kersting was\u2062 previously recognized for his work on a triumphant conviction in a child sex abuse\u200d case.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An assistant district attorney who served with the Orleans Parish office of the District Attorney is dead in an apparent suicide.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The incident took place at about 9 p.m. Saturday, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwltv.com\/article\/news\/local\/orleans-parish-assistant-da-ian-kersting-apparent-suicide-crime-investigation-death-help\/289-765f4b48-bea7-4ccf-b6d5-e5af5dd5c2c1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WWL-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ian Kersting was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/principal-commits-suicide-dei-consultants-get-hold-family-friends-left-reeling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">found dead<\/a> in the office of the Orleans Parish District Attorney in New Orleans.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An initial report from the New Orleans Police Department said that when police arrived, they found the victim of an &ldquo;apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kersting was later <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/whistleblowers-suicide-note-released-pray-boeing-pays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pronounced dead<\/a> at the scene.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kersting was 34, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox8live.com\/2025\/01\/05\/orleans-parish-prosecutor-dies-by-suicide-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WVUE-DT<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;The Orleans Parish DA&rsquo;s Office family suffered a terrible tragedy Saturday night,&rdquo; the office said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Assistant District Attorney Ian Kersting was a beloved member of our office, and we send our love and deepest condolences to his family.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The statement said that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/mom-4-found-hanged-police-now-suspect-staged-suicide-strange-clue-emerges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">members of the office<\/a> need time to grieve.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;It&rsquo;s important that we support each other right now, and we ask the media respect the privacy of the individuals impacted,&rdquo; the statement said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A later statement said that the office would be closed on Monday, saying that &ldquo;the entire OPDA team will be addressed by grief and trauma counselors in the wake of an unexpected tragedy.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;We extend our deepest gratitude to the judges of Criminal District Court and Juvenile Court, as well as the Orleans Public Defenders, for their extraordinary compassion and humanity during this challenging time, as there will be members of our staff who will require time to cope and heal,&rdquo; the statement added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The statement said the office would return to its usual hours on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the U.K.&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-14252617\/new-orleans-assistant-da-sexual-assault-cases-dead-ian-kersting.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daily Mail<\/a>, Kersting specialized in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/independent-military-lawyers-now-in-charge-of-prosecuting-servicemembers-major-crimes\/\" title=\"Military lawyers now independently prosecuting major crimes committed by servicemembers\">cases involving sexual assault<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">New Orleans assistant DA who specialized in sexual assault cases is found dead in his office <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/g51GnpXR7L\">https:\/\/t.co\/g51GnpXR7L<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/O1Lwo0EpZ3\">pic.twitter.com\/O1Lwo0EpZ3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MailOnline\/status\/1876025434023792952?\">January 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The Mail noted that in March, Kersting was among those commended for a conviction in a child sex abuse case.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">&ldquo;The case involved charges of 1st-degree rape and indecent behavior with a juvenile under the age of 13,&rdquo; a social media post from the office said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">&ldquo;Following deliberation, the jury delivered its verdict: guilty of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">attempted 1st-degree rape<\/a> and guilty as charged for the indecent behavior charge. The successful outcome underscores the dedication and skill of our team in pursuing justice for the most vulnerable members of our community,&rdquo; the post said.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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The incident occurred around 9 p.m. Saturday, as reported by WWL-TV. Ian Kersting was discovered deceased in the District Attorney&#8217;s office in New Orleans, with initial police reports indicating he suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. He was 34 years old, according to WVUE-DT. The Orleans Parish DA\u2019s Office expressed their sorrow, stating that Kersting was a cherished member of their team and requested privacy for those affected during this difficult time. They announced that the office would be closed on Monday for grief counseling and would resume normal hours on Tuesday. Kersting specialized in sexual assault cases and had recently been recognized for his work on a child sex abuse conviction involving serious charges<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2386959,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ian-K.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[47998],"class_list":["post-2386958","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-neworleans-police-assistantda-crimenews-investigation"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ian-K.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2386958","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2386958"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2386958\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2386962,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2386958\/revisions\/2386962"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2386959"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2386958"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2386958"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2386958"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}