Two candidates vying to be next district attorney in East Baton Rouge Parish

Two candidates vying to be next district attorney in East Baton Rouge Parish

BATON ROUGE - For the first time since 2008, East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillary Moore is facing a challenger at the polls: attorney Ryan Thompson.District Attorney Hillar Moore, an 18-year incumbent, hopes voters return him to another six-year term.Former assistant public defender and section lead, Thompson says he's running to fix what he calls a broken approach to justice and bring more effective prosecution against violent crime."Ther…