Archive · 22 May 2025
Lawyer: Maintenance Worker Unaware of New Orleans Jail Escape
A maintenance worker, Sterling Williams, is accused of helping inmates escape a New Orleans jail.
The worker's lawyer says he didn't know about the escape and was just doing his job when he was asked to turn off the water, which the inmates used to escape.
Authorities believe he was involved and didn't tell them about the plan.
The lawyer argues the worker is innocent and being blamed.
The worker is facing charges related to the escape.
Maintenance worker Sterling Williams was charged with aiding the escape of 10 inmates.
Williams' lawyer claims he was unaware of the escape plan and used as a 'tool'.
Authorities allege Williams was evasive and untruthful during questioning.
Williams' attorney says the charges are 'ridiculous' and his client is a 'scapegoat'.
Williams faces charges including principal to simple escape and malfeasance.
- Who
- Sterling Williams, a maintenance worker, is charged with aiding the escape. The inmates, as well as the arresting officers, are involved.
- What
- Maintenance worker Sterling Williams was charged with aiding the escape of inmates from a New Orleans prison facility.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but the events relate to the jailbreak.
- Where
- New Orleans prison facility
- Why
- Williams turned off the water to a toilet, which the inmates used to aid their escape. His lawyer claims he was not aware.
Defense Argument
Prosecution Claims
Williams' Involvement
Defense Argument
Williams' lawyer states he was unaware of the escape plan and was only used as a 'tool'.
Prosecution Claims
Authorities claim Williams was involved in the escape and initially untruthful during questioning.
Williams' Intent
Defense Argument
Williams' lawyer claims that his client had no knowledge of the escape.
Prosecution Claims
Authorities state that Williams could have reported the escape plan.
- Individual Charged
- Sterling Williams
- Counts of Principal
- 10
- Charges
- Principal to simple escape and malfeasance in office
- Date of Incident
- Unspecified (related to jailbreak)
- Williams' Lawyer
- Michael Kennedy
Sources
New Orleans prison break: 10 inmates cut through bars and escape; 5 recaptured, 5 still on the run - Who are they?
New Orleans prison break: Two women arrested for aiding fugitives, bringing food and driving them around
