Six men escaped from a New Orleans jail via a hole behind a toilet, raising serious concerns about the facility's safety and management. The escape was only discovered hours later, leading to public outcry and criticism from officials like Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, who called the situation unacceptable. Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson acknowledged that defective locks may have contributed to the escape and indicated possible help from inside the department. The incident underscores the urgent need for jail infrastructure improvements and better emergency protocols.
"Someone clearly dropped the ball and there's no excuse for this," Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill stated on X, highlighting the failure in the alert system regarding the escape.
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson attributed the escape to 'defective locks' and suggested potential insider help, emphasizing the need for urgent infrastructure funding.
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