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flag Ten inmates escaped New Orleans jail amid water issues; two remain at large, 13 charged.

flag Ten inmates escaped from New Orleans' Orleans Parish Correctional Facility on May 16, aided by water shut-offs and assistance from inside and outside the jail. flag Since then, 13 people have been charged for their involvement in the escape. flag The jail faces ongoing water and plumbing issues, and experts cite staffing shortages and old facilities as contributing factors to the breakouts. flag Two of the escapees remain at large, and the jail, under federal oversight since 2013, still fails to meet most of its compliance requirements, raising concerns about security and inmate management.

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