New Orleans Jail Escape

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11 inmates escape New Orleans jail, 10 still on run

New Orleans’ jail system was troubled decades before 10 inmates made an audacious escape

This photo obtained by The Associated Press on Friday, May 16, 2025, shows an opening inside a cell at the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans.

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What We Know About the Escape From a New Orleans Jail

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Louisiana woman arrested for aiding inmate escape New Orleans jail

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Mistrust in law enforcement complicates the search for the New Orleans jail escapees

As authorities scour New Orleans for escapees from an audacious jailbreak, they are also confronting entrenched mistrust in law enforcement and the criminal justice system.

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Two more arrested for allegedly aiding New Orleans jailbreak fugitives

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Lawyer says worker accused of helping New Orleans jailbreak was unclogging toilet, not aiding escape

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Third person charged with helping escaped New Orleans inmates

Weeden faces one felony count of accessory after the fact, which carries the possibility of a fine up $500 and up to five years in prison, according to the state police release.

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Democratic lawmakers demand Louisiana sheriff resign after 10 inmates escape jail

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Technology, teamwork and cash play key roles in massive manhunt for New Orleans prison escapees

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The New Orleans jail escape went unnoticed for hours. Here's how it unfolded, sparking a manhunt.

Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail run by the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, sparking a massive search for the group.

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Fourth woman arrested, accused of helping New Orleans jail escapees, police say

The NOPD’s Special Operations Division Tactical II team obtained information allegedly tying Smith to helping the escapees along with Cortnie Harris, 32, of New Orleans, who was arrested for her alleged role Wednesday and had a $2.5 million bond placed on her.

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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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'Fear of retribution' in New Orleans: Mass jail escape brings a big uneasy

Five inmates are on the lam after escaping a New Orleans jail. Some of those closest to the crimes are on edge, but other residents are unafraid.

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DA: Crime scene at Orleans jail was never processed for DNA, fingerprints until today

District Attorney Jason Williams says his office had to intervene to ensure forensic evidence was collected at the escape site

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