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Sheriff says New Orleans jailbreak was "perfect storm" of design flaws, staffing issues

Name: Sheriff says New Orleans jailbreak was "perfect storm" of design flaws, staffing issues
Uploaded: 2025-08-07T07:31:00-0400
Duration: 3 min 29 s
Description: Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson spoke exclusively with CBS News following a jailbreak in May where 10 inmates escaped. She said the jail was built poorly and is currently operating at 60% staffing levels. One employee has been arrested for allegedly assisting in the escape.

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson spoke exclusively with CBS News following a jailbreak in May where 10 inmates escaped. She said the jail was built poorly and is currently operating at 60% staffing levels. One employee has been arrested for allegedly assisting in the escape.