9 d. ago New Orleans DA pulls out of jailbreak probe amid conflict of interest allegation

Facing allegations of a conflict of interest, Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams removed himself this week from a Louisiana Attorney General-led investigation into the massive jailbreak that saw 10 men escape a New Orleans jail earlier thi...

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9 d. ago Orleans Parish DA says sheriff's office 'compromised' amid lawsuit, jailbreak investigation

As law enforcement searches for two remaining New Orleans jail escapees, a war of words between District Attorney Jason Williams and Sheriff Susan Hutson continues.

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1 week ago Botched crime scene handling could derail prosecution of Orleans Parish jail escapees, former FBI agent says

The failure to investigate the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility as a crime scene by Sheriff Susan Hutson could harm prosecutors in the case, an ex-FBI agent says.

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2 w. ago Fifth suspected New Orleans accomplice arrested for allegedly aiding inmates in jailbreak

Casey Smith was arrested for allegedly aiding escapees from Orleans Justice Center jailbreak, linked to fugitives by police investigation.

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2 w. ago Orleans Parish sheriff boasted about jail security days before 10 inmates escaped

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson sent a campaign email praising security improvements just days before 10 inmates escaped from the Louisiana jail.

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2 w. ago New Orleans district attorney blasts sheriff over botched prison escape investigation

Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams scorched Sheriff Susan Hutson for failing to order an investigation into the crime scene where 10 inmates escaped from jail.

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2 w. ago Aunt urges convicted murderer to surrender as Orleans Parish jail manhunt continues

Derrick Groves, one of five Orleans Parish jail escapees, urged by his aunt to surrender. Sheriff Hutson suspends re-election campaign amid security concerns.

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2 w. ago Former New Orleans police chief criticizes sheriff's 'checkered past' after jailbreak

After 10 inmates escape from Orleans Parish Prison, Sheriff Susan Hutson is under fire for leadership failures, prompting a pause in her re-election efforts.

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2 w. ago Democratic lawmakers demand Louisiana sheriff resign after 10 inmates escape jail

Two Louisiana Democrats are calling on Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson to resign following the escape of 10 inmates.

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3 w. ago 7 men at large after escape from New Orleans jail including 4 charged with murder

Ten men escaped from a New Orleans jail and all should be considered armed and dangerous, officials with the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office warned.

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3 w. ago 10 New Orleans Inmates Escape Jail Through Cell Wall Where Toilet Was Removed

The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office said the inmates, who should be considered “armed and dangerous,” may have had help from jail workers.

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3 w. ago 10 men at large after escape from New Orleans jail, 4 charged with murder

Eleven adult men escaped from a New Orleans jail and all should be considered armed and dangerous, officials with the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office warned.

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