Governor John Bel Edwards gives remarks at his end of year press conference at the Governor's Mansion. (photo: Brooke Thorington/LRN)
Governor John Bel Edwards said he has no regrets about the fallout from Ronald Greene’s 2019 death which led to the indictment of five law enforcement officers last week. Edwards was asked if he will be testifying before a legislative committee investigating the incident.
“As I have said from the very beginning, that I believe there was criminal conduct in the manner in which the state police took Mr. Greene into custody subsequent to the motor vehicle accident. I think by in large the indictments reflect that,” said Edwards.
After body camera footage of Greene’s arrest showing law enforcement officers beating and tasing the black motorist before he died was made public in 2020, lawmakers questioned what Edwards knew and when about Greene’s death. Edwards has been asked twice to testify before the committee.
“I’m perfectly happy to sit down and speak with them, I can’t imagine they have a question that I haven’t already answered,” said Edwards.
One meeting where Edwards was asked to speak was canceled and the other meeting the governor had scheduling conflicts.
Edwards said he’s already spoken about what he knew about the incident
“Because I’ve addressed every question that’s been put to me, and have been asked about this at least twice about every single aspect of it as best as I can tell,” said Edwards.
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