Anderson Cooper 360 Several Inmates On The Run After 10 Escaped From New Orleans Jail
May 17, 2025
In a dramatic jailbreak, ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail, raising alarms about potential corruption among guards. Authorities consider these escapees armed and dangerous, leading to a frantic manhunt. Meanwhile, President Trump stirs controversy with a cryptic message linked to James Comey. The podcast also dives into ongoing legal battles surrounding the Alien Enemies Act, plus witness testimonies in high-profile trials. Cultural critiques intertwine with personal resilience as discussions of celebrity politics and music legends unfold.
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New Orleans Jailbreak Tactics
- The New Orleans jailbreak involved inmates breaking open cell doors and breaching a wall behind a toilet to escape.
- Graffiti messages like "We Innocent" and "Too Easy, LOL" were found at the escape site, indicating inmate audacity.
Inside Help Suspected in Escape
- Officials suspect inside help aided the inmates' escape due to tampered plumbing and clean-cut rebar.
- The escape wasn't detected for seven hours, with no monitoring of live video feeds during the incident.
Escape Timing Raises Suspicion
- The timing of a corrections technician stepping away from their post to grab food coincided exactly with the escape.
- Former police chief Charles Ramsey said this is "awful suspicious" and indicative of inside conspiracy.