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Facing calls to resign, Orleans Sheriff apologizes for mass breakout as manhunt enters 5th day
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson, who oversees the jail from which 10 inmates escaped, spurring a five-day manhunt, ...
Sheriff Susan Hutson speaks ahead of council meeting on jail escape
WDSU investigator Aubry Killion spoke with Hutson as she walked into City Hall for a hearing with the New Orleans City ...
Orleans sheriff apologizes for jailbreak, spars with council over budget
In a tense public hearing Tuesday, Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson publicly apologized for last Friday’s jailbreak that ...
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New Orleans sheriff faces intense criticism after 10 escape from jail she runs: 'Unacceptable'
After 11 people escaped the jail, Sheriff Susan Hutson swiftly faced criticism about her office's handling of the incident.
Another Louisiana State Rep. calls for resignation of Orleans Parish sheriff
Another Louisiana state representative has called for the resignation of Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson. Rep. Jason ...
New Orleans City Council questions Orleans Parish Sheriff over jail escape and notification delays
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans City Council members on Tuesday questioned the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office over its handling of ...
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Sheriff Susan Hutson, top deputy say 'inside job' possible in New Orleans mass jail escape
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson and her top jail deputy provided new details Friday afternoon on a mass escape from the ...