July 7, 2011 12:19

NOPD Officer on Bridge: "I Wanted to Send a Message"

Former NOPD Officer Michael Hunter, who has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obstruct justice, told the federal jury yesterday that he shot at civilians on the Danziger Bridge to send the following message: "Don't mess with us."

Hunter, who testified for more than seven hours, offered "the most expansive, detailed, eyewitness account" to date in the trial, according to our partners at the Times-Picayune. Read more of their coverage.