NEW ORLEANS (KPEL) — After the Orleans Parish Jail mistakenly released an inmate facing serious charges, officials are facing tough questions and pledging to make the changes necessary to prevent any more mishaps.
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We previously reported that inmate Khalil Bryan was released by accident from the Orleans Parish Jail on July 25th.
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Bryan, who is still on the run, is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault with a firearm, domestic abuse, child endangerment, and drug possession.
Now, just a few months after ten inmates escaped from the same facility with the help of prison workers on the inside, the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office is trying to right their wrongs and provide an explanation.
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