Orleans Parish Sheriff Indicted After 10 Inmates Escape Jail
3 weeks ago
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson has been indicted on 30 counts following a major jail escape in New Orleans, Louisiana.
A grand jury charged Hutson with malfeasance, obstruction of justice, and falsifying public records in connection with the incident.
State officials say the escape of 10 inmates through a hole behind a jail toilet was the result of poor management, not direct involvement by the sheriff.
All of the escaped inmates were later captured.
Hutson recently lost her reelection bid and is set to leave office on Monday.
A grand jury charged Hutson with malfeasance, obstruction of justice, and falsifying public records in connection with the incident.
State officials say the escape of 10 inmates through a hole behind a jail toilet was the result of poor management, not direct involvement by the sheriff.
All of the escaped inmates were later captured.
Hutson recently lost her reelection bid and is set to leave office on Monday.
