Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson is suspending her campaign for reelection as fallout continues from last week’s escape by ten inmates from the city’s jail. The decision comes as public pressure mo

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson sent a campaign email praising security improvements just days before 10 inmates escaped from the Louisiana jail.

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A former New Orleans police chief criticized the "incompetence" of New Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson after a jailbreak.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams scorched Sheriff Susan Hutson for failing to order an investigation into the crime scene where 10 inmates escaped from jail.

Following last week’s jailbreak and Tuesday’s hearing with the New Orleans City Council, Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson has announced that she is temporarily suspending her re-election campaign, citing a commitment to security, accountability, and public safety.

WDSU Investigates has uncovered new, exclusive emails highlighting communication flaws involving Sheriff Susan Hutson that date back to 2022. WDSU investigative reporter, Aubry Killion, obtained emails through a public records request,

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson had no prior experience in law enforcement. In the wake of the infamous jailbreak at the Orleans Parish Justice Center, one political analyst predicts voters will be seeking a law-and-order type candidate.