Evidence, witnesses to be presented in Orleans Justice Center escape case

NEW ORLEANS — Evidence and witnesses will be presented Wednesday in the high-profile Orleans Justice Center escape case.

Nine of the 10 inmates who escaped on May 16 are expected to appear before a judge via Zoom at Angola. All nine have pleaded not guilty to simple and aggravated escape charges.

At least 17 people have been charged for allegedly helping the inmates before, during, and after the breakout. Convicted murderer Derrick Groves remains the only inmate still at large…

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