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After jailbreak, New Orleans DA asks Sheriff Hutson to turn over evidence and process scene
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson faced a new round of criticism Thursday over last week's brazen jailbreak and her ...
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 ...
Orleans Parish DA blasts inmate search delays as prosecutors face safety worries
As the search for five remaining escapees continues, Orleans Parish DA Jason Williams says there were delays in evidence ...
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New Orleans sheriff delayed crime scene processing for nearly a week after jailbreak, DA says
New Orleans sheriff waited nearly a week to have the scene of a 10-man jailbreak processed for evidence by crime lab ...
District attorney issues subpoenas requesting compliance from Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office after jailbreak
Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams issued two subpoenas requiring compliance from the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s ...
Legislative Audit Investigation Launched into Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office After Jail Break
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor officially launched a full financial audit of the Sheriff’s Office this week. The move comes just days after Sheriff Susan Hutson asked the New Orleans City Council ...
Police Say New Orleans Prison Break Was 'Inside Job' — and Now 2 Women on the Outside Are Also Charged
Louisiana State Police, who have yet to find half of the Orleans Parish Prison escapees, announced the arrest of two women on ...
Technology, teamwork and cash play key roles in massive manhunt for New Orleans prison escapees
A team of over 200 local, state and federal law enforcement officers and agents is working around the clock to capture the ...
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.
5 nabbed, 5 to go: Manhunt for escaped New Orleans inmates reaches 6th day
It’s both yes and no. There’s some concern for our safety because they are dangerous criminals,” Gonzales, 53, told USA TODAY ...