Arrested maintenance worker says he was forced to assist New Orleans jail break
Summary
A maintenance worker at a New Orleans jail, Sterling Williams, was arrested for allegedly helping ten inmates escape. He claims an inmate threatened him with a makeshift knife, forcing him to turn off the water and aid in their escape.Key Facts
- Sterling Williams, a 33-year-old maintenance worker, was arrested for helping inmates escape a New Orleans jail.
- Ten inmates escaped by removing a toilet and metal bars from a cell in the jail.
- Williams claims an inmate threatened him with a "shank" if he refused to help.
- Three inmates were caught the same day, and a fourth was caught the following Monday.
- Some of the escaped inmates were facing serious charges, including murder.
- Williams faces charges of aiding an escape and misconduct in office.
- Louisiana's Attorney General stated the investigation is ongoing and urged anyone with information to come forward.
- The sheriff’s office released images showing how the escape route was created, including messages left by the inmates.
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