Jailbreak: Sheriff Blames Understaffing, Design Flaws | JQJO

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson attributed the May 16th jailbreak of 10 inmates to understaffing (60% capacity) and design flaws in the Orleans Parish Justice Center. Hutson, who previously highlighted security issues including broken locks, stated the jail, built a decade ago, has inherent safety problems. She claims repeated requests for funding renovations were ignored, and an ongoing investigation, aided by $15 million in emergency funds, is underway. While more than a dozen individuals face charges for aiding the escape, including a maintenance worker, Hutson believes more were involved.