In a striking development following the recent jailbreak at the Orleans Justice Center, Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson announced Tuesday that she is suspending her re-election campaign to focus solely on restoring public trust and addressing the security crisis facing the jail. The announcement came just hours after Sheriff Hutson appeared before the New Orleans […]
In the early hours of May 16, 2025, ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Parish Justice Center in what may be the most consequential failure since the facility came under federal oversight more than a decade ago. Among them was Derrick Groves, convicted in October 2024 of two counts of second-degree murder and two counts […]
Orleans Parish Inmate Escape 2025 is once again facing scrutiny after ten (initially reported and eleven) inmates, including individuals charged with violent crimes, escaped from the facility early Friday morning, May 16, 2025. The escape triggered a full lockdown and set off a massive citywide search, with authorities warning the public to remain vigilant as […]
The name “Orleans Parish Prison” still stirs outrage in New Orleans, even after its rebranding as the Orleans Justice Center. From the abandonment of inmates during Hurricane Katrina to the federal consent decree still in place today, the jail has long symbolized the city’s deep-rooted failures around incarceration, mental health, and racial justice. Big Easy […]
Judge Laurie White has ordered Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson to transfer inmates to Criminal District Court when requested, in spite of persistent staffing issues at the jail.
With 88% of results reported, Big Easy Magazine predicts that Susan Hutson will defeat 17-year incumbent Marlin Gusman and become the next Orleans Parish Sheriff.
Beyond the question of who sent the mailer is a deeper issue: one that many women running for office in Louisiana and across the U.S. face.
Big Easy Magazine makes no secret that we are New Orleans’ only “Unapologetically Progressive” publication. We attempt to report on all of the issues most important to the people of the city, while making clear our progressive stance on those issues. That being said, we still feel that at times, it’s necessary to make it […]
Criminal justice reform advocates from across New Orleans met on Monday to refute claims from Sheriff Gusman that he has led the way on various reform efforts.
Throughout her campaign for sheriff, Susan Hutson has drawn comparisons to New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams thanks to their similar backgrounds in criminal advocacy. Now she has earned his endorsement.
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