US EditionNew Orleans DA Pulls Out of Jailbreak Investigation Amid Conflict of Interest Allegation
- Ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center early on May 16, 2025, and two remain at large as of May 28.
- The breakout followed long-standing jail issues, including flooding from plumbing failures caused by deferred maintenance, overcrowding, and low investment.
- The city continues a costly manhunt led by multiple law enforcement agencies, seeking fugitives Derrick Groves and Antoine Massey, who have criminal histories and evasion records.
- Officials emphasize public safety despite spending over $200,000 weekly on the search and offer $20,000 rewards per fugitive to encourage tips leading to capture.
- The escape prompted a joint press conference on May 29 to update the public and accelerated City Council efforts to enforce adoption of the city’s financial system across justice agencies.
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New Orleans DA pulls out of jailbreak investigation amid conflict of interest allegation
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — 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 this month. Gov. Jeff Landry ordered an investigation into the jailbreak several days after the inmates escaped on May 16. Williams had initially described the inquiry as a “joint e…
Orleans Parish sheriff's office asks for removal of district attorney in escape investigation
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson issued a motion Thursday, May 29, requesting Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams be recused from the investigation into the Orleans Justice Center escape. The DA office officials said in the days immediately following the escape, their offices exercised it's "constitutional authority" to initiate an investigation and to issue preservation directives for critical evidence. They …
District Attorney Jason Williams will no longer investigate Sheriff Susan Hutson
Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams will no longer investigate the escape of 10 inmates from the Orleans Justice Center after Sheriff Susan Hutson told a judge his probe was "fueled by personal animus and political campaigning."
Rewards for 2 elusive jail escapees jump to $50,000 each as Louisiana police believe they’re getting closer
Investigators are pleading for the public’s help in finding a convicted double murderer and an experienced fugitive who broke out of a New Orleans jail 13 days ago and could be anywhere in the US.
OPSO sheriff requests removal of District Attorney from escape investigation
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson issued a motion Thursday, May 29, requesting Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams be recused from the investigation into the Orleans Justice Center escape. The DA office officials said in the days immediately following the escape, their offices exercised it's "constitutional authority" to initiate an investigation and to issue preservation directives for critical evidence. They …
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