On May 16, 2025, ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans by removing a toilet and crawling through a hole in the wall. Among them, 32-year-old Antoine Massey remains at large.
Recently, videos surfaced on social media featuring a man identifying himself as Massey, claiming he was “let out” of jail rather than escaping.
In the videos, he asserts his innocence regarding charges of kidnapping, rape, and domestic abuse, and appeals for assistance from public figures, including former President Donald Trump and rapper Lil Wayne.
Authorities have not confirmed the authenticity of the videos but have conducted a raid on a New Orleans home believed to be the filming location.
While Antoine Massey was not found, clothing matching what he wore in the videos was recovered.
The manhunt continues for Antoine Massey and another escapee, Derrick Groves, with rewards of $50,000 offered for information leading to their capture.
The escape has prompted investigations into potential internal misconduct at the jail, with several individuals, including a maintenance worker, charged with aiding the escape