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Ex-officer accused of plotting New Orleans attack is released after grand jury declines to indict
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· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the case and the grand jury's decision are available from the source, ABC13 Houston.
A former officer, Christopher Gillum, was accused of plotting an attack in New Orleans. He faced a state terrorism charge, which carried a potential sentence of up to 15 years. A grand jury in Louisiana made a decision in this case in June.
According to court records, the grand jury declined to indict Gillum. Further details about the case and the grand jury's decision are available from the source, ABC13 Houston. For more information, readers can consult the original report.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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