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The escape of ten men from a New Orleans jail involved assistance from at least 15 accomplices who provided food, cash, and shelter, as detailed in court documents. Among those implicated are a former jail employee linked to escapee Lenton Vanburen and a jail plumber who allegedly aided the escape. Authorities stress the importance of public assistance in capturing the remaining fugitives and have raised rewards to $50,000 each, while multiple individuals face felony charges...

SummaryOrleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams recused himself from an investigation into a jailbreak that saw 10 inmates escape a New Orleans jail, following allegations of a conflict of interest from Sheriff Susan Hutson. The investigation was initiated by Governor Jeff Landry, and Williams faced accusations that his involvement favored his endorsed candidate for sheriff, Michelle Woodfork. Williams attributed his withdrawal to the investigation's multi-jurisdictional nature while criticizing Hutson's management and the delayed response to...

The Woods WeHo, a cannabis dispensary co-owned by Woody Harrelson, Bill Maher, and John McEnroe, was targeted in a smash-and-grab burglary on May 17, where five masked individuals stole $2,000 to $3,000 in merchandise. The following night, the same group attempted to burglarize another dispensary, ERBA Markets, but fled when confronted by an armed security guard. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating both incidents, and the suspects remain at large, while the owners...

Valerie Mahaffey, Emmy-Winning Actress, Dies at 71Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actress known for her roles in "Desperate Housewives," "Young Sheldon," and "Big Sky," has passed away at 71 after battling cancer, her family confirmed. Her husband expressed deep sorrow, stating he lost "the love of my life," while their daughter shared heartfelt sentiments on Facebook. Mahaffey's extensive career spanned over five decades, earning her accolades including a Primetime Emmy for "Northern Exposure" and appearances in...

SummaryA 6-year-old boy, Ra’myl Pierre, was found dead in his Fort Pierce, Florida home, leading to the arrest of his mother, Rhonda Paulynice, who is charged with second-degree murder and other offenses. Authorities report that Paulynice believed she was instructed by God to exorcise demons from her son, and she last communicated with him on May 18, the day investigators suspect the homicide occurred. An autopsy is pending to determine the cause of death, while...

Elijah Heacock, a cheerful teenager, tragically died by suicide after falling victim to a sextortion scam involving an A.I.-generated nude image and a $3,000 demand from scammers. His parents, John Burnett and Shannon Heacock, were unaware of the situation until discovering the messages on his phone, highlighting the increasing prevalence of such scams that have led to at least 20 youth suicides since 2021. In response, they advocate for the "Take It Down" Act, which...