10 Inmates Escape New Orleans Jail in Coordinated Plot

New Orleans Jailbreak: Ten Inmates Escape in Suspected Coordinated Plot New Orleans, LA – A mass escape from the Orleans Parish Justice Center on Friday morning has sent shockwaves through the city. Ten inmates successfully fled the facility, with authorities releasing surveillance footage showing the coordinated nature of the escape. The video, obtained by MSNBC, shows inmates navigating security flaws and exiting the building. "This civilian was assigned to the pod module to observe the pod. When she stepped away to grab food, that is when they began their attempts to escape." said Major Silas Phipps of the Orleans Parish Investigative Service. Three inmates have been apprehended, but seven remain at large, triggering a large manhunt. Adding to the complexity of the situation, the Orleans Parish Sheriff, Susan Hutson, has suspended three employees, alleging their potential complicity in the escape. Sheriff Hutson stated, "We know that they had help, we're showing you they had help. This was coordinated. There's much more than meets the eye." The incident highlights significant security breaches at the jail, raising serious questions about the facility's operational procedures. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working tirelessly to recapture the remaining fugitives.