NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson ordered deputies back to Criminal District Court this weekend, complying with a staffing directive she had previously refused…a refusal that led to her being held in contempt last week.
FOX 8’s Maddie Kerth monitored the courthouse Saturday morning and discovered a troubling security lapse.
Several sheriff’s units were parked outside the courthouse — a visible sign of compliance from Hutson, who earlier paused deputy staffing and inmate transport for weekend and holiday hearings…