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2 accused of helping New Orleans inmates who escaped from jail
Two people have been arrested and accused of helping some of the 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail, the ...
5 inmates still on the run after Orleans jail escape; sheriff cites lock failures
Five escapees have been recaptured. OPSO confirms security failures, potential inside assistance, and infrastructure problems ...
New video obtained by WDSU shows three escaped inmates walking in the CBD
WDSU has obtained new video showing three escaped inmates walking in the New Orleans Central Business District. The video ...
Prior to jail escape, NOPD dropped its use of facial recognition technology
Lagarde said that after weeks of behind-the-scenes discussion, the police department decided to pause its use of Project NOLA's facial recognition technology. When Lagarde was asked why the NOPD ...
Lawyer says worker accused of helping New Orleans jailbreak was unclogging toilet, not aiding escape
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A worker charged with aiding the New Orleans jailbreak by 10 prisoners shut off water to unclog a toilet, ...
Two women arrested for assisting Orleans jail escapees, Louisiana State Police say
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Two women accused of assisting Orleans Justice Center jail escapees this week have been arrested, the ...
Education secretary defends 15.3% agency budget cut in 'final mission'
Education Secretary Linda McMahon, testifying before a House subcommittee on Wednesday, defended a 15.3% leaner budget from last year as part of the department's "final mission." ...