Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams holds a press conference at the Orleans Justice Center days after one of the largest jail escapes in recent Louisiana history. This livestream covers the DA’s response to the ongoing manhunt, security failures, and public safety concerns surrounding the escape of 10 inmates from the Orleans Parish Jail. Event Details: • Location: Orleans Justice Center (OJC), New Orleans, LA • Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025 • Speaker: District Attorney Jason Williams • Context: Five escapees still remain at large following the May 16 jailbreak. BACKGROUND ON THE ESCAPE: In the early hours of May 16, 2025, ten inmates broke out of the Orleans Justice Center using a plumbing chase and scaling a perimeter wall. The escape exposed critical security failures, including broken locks, malfunctioning cameras, and delayed notifications to the public and law enforcement. So far: • 5 inmates have been recaptured • 5 remain on the run • A jail maintenance worker and two civilians have been arrested for allegedly assisting the escapees • Sheriff Susan Hutson has suspended her re-election campaign amid mounting political pressure • Attorney General Liz Murrill and Governor Jeff Landry have launched major investigations • Surveillance video shows escapees walking downtown hours after the breakout Stay Informed: Subscribe to WWL Louisiana for verified updates, in-depth investigations, and live coverage. 🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss a livestream or breaking news update. RELATED COVERAGE: • Orleans jail escape: The Latest → https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/crime/new-orleans-jail-escape/orleans-jail-escape-day-7-inmate-video-governor-order-jail-worker-inmate-help-civilian-arrests/289-aa387106-3689-4b65-9dab-b96f8deb60dd • Surveillance footage of escapees in Baronne alley → https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/crime/new-orleans-jail-escape/escaped-inmates-baronne-alley-surveillance-video-jailbreak-new-orleans/289-b3c67315-3689-4284-845d-ef63f4992f6a • AG Liz Murrill tours jail and speaks out → https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/crime/new-orleans-jail-escape/officials-examine-crime-scene-after-ojc-escape/289-20bfdd03-3a03-4321-bd0a-cb25b80a5bc9 • Gov. Landry’s executive order on criminal justice reform → https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/crime/new-orleans-jail-escape/gov-landry-executive-order-orleans-inmate-escape/289-eb05752b-6373-410b-990f-f7b894d8e887 Tips & Info: If you have any information about the fugitives: • FBI Hotline: 1-800-CALL-FBI • Crime Stoppers GNO: 504-822-1111 • LSP Fusion Center: 225-925-4192 #Jailbreak #NewOrleans #OrleansJusticeCenter #JasonWilliams #LivePressConference #OrleansParish #WWL #BreakingNews #TrueCrime #PublicSafety #LouisianaNews #EscapeeSearch #LiveNews