New Orleans

• New Orleans sheriff indicted after investigation into escape of 10 inmates

  Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson faces 30 counts of misconduct in office following the May 2025 jailbreak that set off a monthslong search before all the escapees were captured.

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  Apr 30
  
• New Orleans mayor charged over allegedly hiding relationship with bodyguard

  A federal grand jury indicted New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell on conspiracy, fraud and obstruction charges in an investigation into the alleged secret romantic relationship.

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  Aug 15, 2025
  
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• Fifth person arrested for aiding escaped inmates in New Orleans jailbreak

  Three women have been arrested and charged for allegedly being accessories after the fact in assisting one of the largest jailbreaks in recent U.S. history.

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  May 23, 2025
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• Inmates still on the run, manhunt continues after New Orleans jail break

  Authorities have arrested an Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office employee in connection with the escape of the 10 inmates.

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  May 20, 2025
• 10 inmates break out of New Orleans jail, possibly with inside help: police

  Officials said nine of the fugitives — three of which are incarcerated on charge of second-degree murder — are still on the lam and considered dangerous.

  U.S. News

  May 16, 2025
• Woman arrested after Super Bowl reporter found dead in Louisiana hotel room

  Danette Colbert was arrested after an investigation revealed she was reportedly using Manzano's credit cards at multiple stores in the New Orleans area.

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  Feb 7, 2025
• New Orleans attack: FBI probes suspect’s visit to Ontario in 2023

  The FBI also said Shamsud-Din Jabbar made at least two trips to New Orleans in the months prior to the attack, one in October and the other in November.

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2025
• New Orleans attack, Vegas blast highlight extremist violence by active military and vets

  Over 480 people with a military history were accused of ideologically driven extremist crimes between 2017 and 2023, including the more than 230 arrested in connection with Jan. 6.

  Investigations

  Jan 5, 2025
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• Prince William mourns loss of former nanny’s stepson in New Orleans shooting

  Prince William expressed his shock and sadness Saturday at the news of the death of his former nanny’s stepson in the New Year's truck attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people.

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  Jan 4, 2025
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• Bourbon Street attack: Joe Biden set to visit New Orleans

  Authorities finished processing the scene in New Orleans Thursday morning, allowing musicians, other entertainers and tourists returning to Bourbon Street.

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  Jan 3, 2025