Escaped Convict's Viral Plea to Trump: 'I Was Let Out!'

New Orleans Jailbreak: Escaped Inmate's Viral Plea for Presidential Pardon Ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans on May 16, 2025. One of them, Antoine Massey, recently posted a video online, claiming he was "let out" and not involved in the breakout. In the video, Massey, whose face tattoos match those of a fugitive, directly addresses President Trump, asking for help. "They say that I broke out. I didn’t break out — I was let out," he implored in the video. Massey also mentioned charges against him for vehicle theft and domestic abuse. He claims these allegations are false and presented what appears to be a legal document in the video to support his claim. Police have not yet confirmed the authenticity of the video but are actively searching for Massey and another at-large inmate, Derrick Groves. A $50,000 reward is offered for information leading to their capture. The video highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in New Orleans and raises questions about the security breaches that allowed the mass escape.