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Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson has filed a motion to remove District Attorney Jason Williams from the investigation into a jailbreak that occurred two weeks ago, claiming his actions are politically motivated and biased. The ongoing probe, which Williams initiated due to alleged operational failures leading to the escape of ten inmates, is under scrutiny as Hutson faces criticism for her department's delayed investigative response. The situation escalates amid a manhunt for two remaining escapees...

A memorial ceremony will be held in New Orleans to honor 19 Black individuals whose heads were severed in 1872 for racist research and recently returned from Germany. Dillard University President Monique Guillory emphasized the importance of confronting this dark chapter in history with dignity and remembrance, acknowledging the victims as individuals with stories. The service will include a traditional jazz funeral, symbolizing respect and a commitment to never forget their legacy, as the remains...

Arkansas authorities are investigating whether Grant Hardin, a convicted former police chief serving sentences for murder and rape, used his prison kitchen job to facilitate his escape from Calico Rock prison, where he donned a makeshift law enforcement uniform. Hardin's escape has prompted local, state, and federal law enforcement to search for him, with the FBI offering a $10,000 reward for information. Concerns have been raised by victims' families about Hardin’s kitchen access, which could...

A former personal assistant, known as "Mia," testified against Sean "Diddy" Combs in his sex-trafficking and racketeering trial, describing a work environment where refusal was not an option due to fear of retaliation. Mia recounted multiple instances of sexual assault, detailing how Combs would exert control over her, including not allowing her to lock her bedroom door and forcing himself on her in various situations. Combs, who faces serious charges including racketeering and sex trafficking,...

During Diddy’s trial, a former personal assistant, known as “Mia,” testified about her experiences working for the hip-hop mogul from 2009 to 2017, detailing multiple instances of sexual assault and a chaotic work environment. Mia described a toxic atmosphere influenced by Diddy’s mood and recounted witnessing him physically attack his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, while also recounting her own fears of his power and control. As she provided graphic testimony, Mia became increasingly emotional, illustrating the...

Bernie Kerik, the former New York City police commissioner known for his leadership during the 9/11 attacks, passed away at 69 after a private illness, as announced by FBI Director Kash Patel. Kerik, who led the NYPD from 2000 to 2001, received numerous accolades for his service but later faced legal troubles, pleading guilty to multiple felonies in 2009, before receiving a pardon from President Trump in 2020. He remained active in public discourse post-incarceration,...