Escaped Inmate's Video Claims Innocence, Prompts Investigation

NEW ORLEANS, LA – A video posted online, purportedly showing Antoine Massey—one of two inmates who escaped from the Orleans Parish jail last month—has prompted an investigation by US Marshals. In the video, Massey claims his innocence and seeks help from prominent figures like Donald Trump, Lil Wayne, and Meek Mill. "When I get back into custody, I'm asking y'all please to come help," Massey says in the video. A US Marshal Service agent, Brian Fair, confirmed to CNN that the agency is investigating the video's authenticity. The reward for information leading to Massey's capture has been raised to $50,000. While investigators believe Massey and the other escapee would avoid a digital footprint, this video suggests otherwise. CNN could not independently verify the video's authenticity. The incident highlights the ongoing manhunt and the challenges involved in apprehending escaped inmates.