New Orleans Jailbreak: 10 Inmates Escape in Carefully Planned Break

New Orleans Jailbreak: Ten Inmates Escape, Three Still at Large A brazen jailbreak unfolded in New Orleans early on May 17th, 2025, when ten inmates escaped from Orleans Parish Prison. The escape involved the inmates breaching a wall in a cell's restroom, suggesting potential complicity from within the prison. Security footage shows the inmates exiting the prison around 1:00 am. However, it wasn’t until several hours later that the escape was discovered. "We are underfunded, understaffed, and underpaid," stated Sheriff Susan Hudson in a press conference. The sheriff confirmed that three corrections officers have been suspended pending the outcome of an internal investigation into the incident. The video footage shows the inmates maneuvering through the prison's interior and then scaling a wall to escape the facility. The escape route appears to have been carefully planned, as the inmates were able to disable a section of the wall with apparent assistance from inside. The investigation is also focusing on the fact that the cells had defective locks. Authorities have apprehended three of the escaped inmates, but a manhunt continues for the remaining seven. The incident highlights concerns regarding security protocols and staffing levels at the Orleans Parish Prison.