The escape of 10 inmates from the Orleans Justice Center was two weeks ago, but political fireworks continued to erupt this week at both the city and state level. Sheriff Susan Hutson filed a ...

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Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson speaks to members of the media during a news conference in New Orleans on Friday, May 16, 2025. Ten inmates escaped from the jail early Friday morning.

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Orleans DA Jason Williams recuses from jail escape probe amid conflict allegations; Governor Landry orders AG-led investigation into May 16 New Orleans jail breakout; Sheriff Susan Hutson accuses ...

Complete Coverage: Orleans Parish Jail Escape “As your sheriff, I take full accountability,” Hutson told council members . “But the conditions that made [the escape] possible are not new.” ...

Mayor Cantrell heads to France amid ongoing scrutiny over travel, jail escape response ... WWL political analyst Clancy DuBos points out that Cantrell is still the city’s chief executive.

Photo of the hole used by 10 prisoners to escape the Orleans Parish Jail. Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office. The former prisoners who have continued to evade police for nearly a week include Leo ...

CHICAGO (AP) -- Chances are, when six inmates broke out of the Cook County Jail earlier this month, they didn't know they were going to be drawn into a political ...