Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson was indicted on 30 felony counts by a grand jury on Wednesday, following an investigation into the escape of 10 inmates from a New Orleans jail. The escape occurred while Hutson was in office, and the incident has been described as one of the largest jailbreaks in U.S. history, according to CBS News.
The investigation began after the inmates broke out of the Orleans Parish jail. The Washington Times reported that the sheriff's office came under investigation after the escape. The indictment stems from that probe, which examined the circumstances surrounding the jailbreak and the sheriff's role.
The grand jury handed down the indictment on Wednesday, charging Hutson with 30 felony counts. The specific charges were not detailed in the initial reports, but they are connected to the escape of 10 inmates from the facility. CBS News noted that the escape was one of the largest in the country's history.
Hutson, who serves as the Orleans Parish Sheriff, has faced scrutiny since the escape. The indictment marks a significant development in the case. No statement from Hutson or her office was immediately available in the reports.
The escape and subsequent investigation have highlighted concerns about jail security. The indictment of a sitting sheriff on multiple felony counts is a rare event. The case is expected to proceed through the legal system.
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