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After Sen. Troy Brown's domestic abuse case, some legislators call for his dismissal
The day after state Sen. Troy Brown pleaded no contest to domestic abuse battery, much of the talk among legislators was about how to react.
New Orleans Rep. Helena Moreno again called for Brown to resign.
But whether legislators want to force Brown’s hand, should he refuse to quit, is really up to the Louisiana Senate under the state Constitution.
Senate President John A. Alario said Thursday he has been hearing from senators who are looking to either suspend or expel Brown if he won't resign.
Read more: http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/article_fb03d7de-d8e8-11e6-b7fc-4bf71254a203.html