Orleans Parish Sheriff Faces Contempt Ruling for Failing to Transport Inmates as Ordered
NEW ORLEANS — Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson has been found in contempt of court following allegations that she failed to transport inmates to court as mandated. The ruling came after a contentious court hearing where Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier addressed non-compliance with a June 18 order for weekend and holiday transports. During the hearing, it was clarified that the sheriff’s office did not facilitate the required transports that were supposed to begin last weekend. The sheriff’s argument centered around a staffing shortage, noting that an additional 12 deputies would be necessary to comply fully with … Read more