When it comes to Orleans Parish Sheriffs, no one tops Susan Hutson for historicness. Of those who have held the position, she is not only the first woman but the first black woman and also the first black woman to be indicted following a New Orleans jailbreak.
The New York Post reports:
The 30-count indictment handed up by a New Orleans grand jury charges Hutson with malfeasance, obstruction of justice and falsifying public records.
According to Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill,
“While Sheriff Hutson did not personally open the doors of the jail for the escapees, her refusal to comply with basic legal requirements and to take even minimal precautions in the discharge of her duties directly contributed to and enabled the escape.”
Ten inmates got loose, leaving behind the message, “To Easy LoL.” Up in Chicago, Brandon Johnson no doubt smiled upon this evidence that we cannot incarcerate our way to public safety.
Bianka Brown, the chief financial officer of the sheriff’s office, was also indicted on 20 similar charges.
Bianka looks pretty historic too.
Now if only they would start holding judges responsible for the chaos they cause.
Sheriff Susan Hutson's charges come almost a year after the massive jailbreak where 10 inmates, some dangerous, were on the loose.
WDSU Anchor Gina Swanson explains the indictment she is facing, and what comes next. https://t.co/D7jwH2Yyto pic.twitter.com/4khhZEA7N5— wdsu (@wdsu) April 29, 2026
On a tip from abcanc.