The Department of Justice claims that for more than a decade the Louisiana Department of Corrections has been on notice for it's over-detention problem and has failed to correct it.
As you most likely already know, Louisiana has a rich and sometimes sordid history. But do you know about the connection between French prisoners and the Bayou State?
They could blend in to the populace seeking shelter and help, they could commandeer a much need boat to leave the island for good, or any number of scenarios could unfold that allow these convicts to escape justice.
About 4,500 prisoners being held in the Ramsey, Terrell and Stringfellow units in Rosharon have been classified as in danger due to the rapidly rising Brazos river and the massive impending rainfall.
High temperatures and 100% humidity are the conditions that prisoners were cleaning and weeding a cemetery in. The unidentified guard in charge of security for the prison passed out face-down. That's when all six prisoners jumped into action...
The animated family film "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2" debuted in the No.1 spot in this weekend's box office with an estimated take of $35 million.
The thriller "Prisoners", starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhall, debuted at No. 1 in this weekend's box office with an estimated $21.4 million.