State officials have said they have been able to track down and rearrest five of the 10 inmates who escaped last Friday morning, May 16, in a daring breakout that Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson called an “inside job,” according to USA Today .

Sterling Williams, a maintenance worker, is accused of aiding 10 inmates in a New Orleans prison escape, but his lawyer claims he was merely a tool, unaware of the plan. Authorities allege Williams turned off water to a toilet,

Danielle Williams is advocating for her son’s release, after he was arrested on Monday. He is accused of helping 10 inmates escape from the Orleans Justice center.

Maintenance worker Sterling Williams is accused of helping 10 inmates escape from a New Orleans jail by turning off water to the cell from which they fled. His attorney, Michael Kennedy, tells “Banfield” his client is being railroaded for the embarrassing jailbreak to divert attention.

DA staff, victims say they’re in hiding. City leaders demand answers as fallout grows.