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August 15

Controversial New Orleans mayor indicted for alleged illicit relationship with taxpayer-funded bodyguard

The federal indictment unsealed Friday against Mayor LaToya Cantrell marks the first time a sitting New Orleans mayor has faced criminal charges in the city's history.

July 26

New Orleans jail mistakenly releases violent offender due to 'human error'; investigation underway

A violent offender was mistakenly released from Orleans Parish Jail due to a clerical error, and an investigation is underway as authorities work to recapture him.

June 30

New Orleans jail escapee who begged Trump for help captured as manhunt targets last fugitive

Louisiana authorities arrest Antoine Massey, the ninth fugitive from Orleans Justice Center escape where inmates removed a toilet, while killer Derrick Groves remains at large.

June 3

Authorities raid home where New Orleans jail escapee appeared to shoot video pleading for help: source

An Instagram video purportedly shows Antoine Massey, an escaped New Orleans fugitive, begging for help from rappers and President Donald Trump.

May 30

Louisiana police arrest third suspect in Super Bowl reporter Adan Manzano’s hotel death

Adan Manzano, a Telemundo sports reporter, was found dead in a Louisiana hotel. Police arrest third suspect Christian Anderson, who has been linked to Danette Colbert's alleged plot.

May 30

Orleans Parish DA says sheriff's office 'compromised' amid lawsuit, jailbreak investigation

As law enforcement searches for two remaining New Orleans jail escapees, a war of words between District Attorney Jason Williams and Sheriff Susan Hutson continues.

May 29

Authorities increase rewards for two remaining New Orleans jail escapees

Police provide an update on the New Orleans fugitives, Derrick Groves and Antoine Massey, who are still on the loose following a May 16 jailbreak.

May 28

Louisiana AG confident remaining jailbreak fugitives will be recaptured after officials make 14th arrest

After a mass jailbreak in Orleans Parish, 14 arrests have been made. Officials focus on capturing two fugitives, with over 200 officers involved in the search.

May 28

Botched crime scene handling could derail prosecution of Orleans Parish jail escapees, former FBI agent says

The failure to investigate the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility as a crime scene by Sheriff Susan Hutson could harm prosecutors in the case, an ex-FBI agent says.

May 27

Texas video shows high-speed chase that nabbed escaped Louisiana inmates; another alleged accomplice arrested

Texas authorities released video showing the pursuit and following arrest of two people who escaped the jail in New Orleans.