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Family of murder victim issues new statement, slams sheriff’s office over escape
"We are deeply disappointed in the overall management of the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office - from Susan Hutson to the maintenance staff," the Robinson family said.
2 people arrested for assisting fugitives wanted in New Orleans mass jailbreak
Embattled Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson announced on Wednesday that she is suspending her reelection campaign in the wake of a mass jailbreak.
New Orleans jail escape: Maps and videos show how it happened
See how prisoners escaped from Orleans Parish Prison, where 5 of 10 the inmates were caught, and the charges against those still at-large.
Susan Hutson announces suspension of re-election campaign
Following last week’s jailbreak and Tuesday’s hearing with the New Orleans City Council, Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson ...
6 escaped New Orleans jail inmates still at large; video shows some in French Quarter
Officials increased the reward for the capture of the inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail as the manhunt entered a ...
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 ...
Federal judge calls emergency meeting after New Orleans jailbreak
Judge Africk is overseeing a long-standing consent decree mandating sweeping reforms at the Orleans Justice Center.