Jail employee in New Orleans charged in escape of 10 inmates

Published May 20, 2025 1:59pm ET



An employee of a New Orleans prison was arrested and charged on Monday for allegedly assisting in the escape of 10 inmates on Friday.

Sterling Williams, 33, faces 10 counts of principle to simply escape and one count of malfeasance in office, according to Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office. 

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