French prisoners sawed through bars, used bedsheets in jail break, officials say
Guards noticed two inmates had vanished from a prison in Dijon, France, shortly before dawn, officials said.
Escaped Prisoner
Sex offender mistakenly released from U.K. prison re-arrested in London
"It is not my fault," sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif said when police re-apprehended him following his mistaken release from a London prison.
Escaped NOLA inmate waives extradition hearing
New Orleans jail escapee Derrick Groves faced a judge in Fulton County, Georgia, on Thursday, where he waived his right to an extradition hearing. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has the latest.
Last of 10 escaped New Orleans inmates captured
The last of 10 inmates who escaped from the Orleans Parish Justice Center in May was captured in Atlanta after a brief standoff, according to the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office. Alexa Liacko has more.
Final escaped New Orleans inmate captured
Police say they captured the final inmate from May's New Orleans jailbreak on Wednesday. CBS News national reporter Kati Weiss has the details.
"Devil in the Ozarks" spent 6 months planning prison break, report says
An internal review reveals that a former police chief, known as the "Devil in the Ozarks," spent months planning his escape from an Arkansas prison.
Sheriff speaks about New Orleans jailbreak
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson spoke exclusively with CBS News following a jailbreak in May where 10 inmates escaped. She said the jail was built poorly and is currently operating at 60% staffing levels. One employee has been arrested for allegedly assisting in the escape.
Exclusive
New Orleans sheriff says brazen jailbreak was the culmination of a "perfect storm"
In her first public one-on-one interview since 10 inmates broke out of a city jail just outside downtown New Orleans in May, Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson says more jail staff members may be held responsible.
New Orleans inmate accidentally released
A New Orleans, Louisiana, inmate was mistakenly released from the same jail where 10 inmates escaped in early May, the sheriff's office confirmed. A manhunt is now underway for 30-year-old Khalil Brown. CBS News' Kati Weis has the latest details.
Janitor in jailbreak case pleads not guilty
A former New Orleans jail worker accused of helping inmates escape in May pleaded not guilty on Thursday. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has the details.
Man escapes prison by hiding in fellow cellmate's luggage
The escaped prisoner "took advantage of the liberation of his fellow inmate to hide himself in his luggage and get out," the prison service said.
Facial recognition identifying jail escapees
After 10 inmates escaped a New Orleans jail, authorities used facial recognition software to help locate and arrest an escapee. But as facial recognition has become a more common tool, groups like the ACLU have raised concerns about its use. Anna Schecter, who covers crime and safety for CBS News, breaks it all down.
Suspected girlfriend of NOLA escapee arrested
Police are still searching for two of the ten New Orleans inmates who broke out of jail more than three weeks ago. The Louisiana Attorney General's Office said the suspected girlfriend of one of the inmates has been arrested for allegedly helping with the escape plan. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
"Devil in the Ozarks" recaptured in Arkansas
Authorities on Friday recaptured Grant Hardin, the escaped inmate known as the "Devil in the Ozarks." CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has the details.
Police recapture Arkansas escapee
Authorities in Arkansas have captured a convicted killer and former police chief who escaped from prison nearly two weeks ago. Grant Hardin, known as the "Devil in the Ozarks," had been serving a combined 80 years in prison for two separate murder and rape convictions.
New social media post shows escaped New Orleans inmate
Earlier this week, other videos made by Antoine Massey surfaced on social media, leading authorities to raid a New Orleans home.
"Devil in the Ozarks" has likely fled Arkansas, investigators say
A criminal complaint filed in federal court in Little Rock suggests Grant Hardin, the "Devil in the Ozarks," has fled Arkansas.
Over 200 Pakistani inmates escape from prison
More than 200 inmates escaped from a prison and at least one was killed in a shootout in Karachi, Pakistan, after they were temporarily moved out of their cells due to earthquake tremors, officials said Tuesday. The provincial law minister told reporters the inmates were allowed into a courtyard and there was "panic" because of the tremors. A group suddenly attacked guards, seized their weapons, opened fire and fled. A senior police official said 216 inmates fled the prison, and 78 had been recaptured. None of those who escaped were convicted or facing trial as militants.
Instagram video appears to show escaped inmate
A new video posted to social media may hold clues about the whereabouts of one of the inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has the details.
Manhunt continues for "Devil in the Ozarks"
Grant Hardin, a former police chief who was convicted of rape and murder, escaped from an Arkansas prison nearly a week ago. A massive manhunt is continuing to find the man nicknamed "Devil in the Ozarks" and take him back into custody.
Bloodhounds are hunting escaped inmate dubbed "Devil in the Ozarks"
Bloodhounds are known for being tenacious trackers, and they're playing a key role in the search for Grant Hardin.
FBI offers reward for info on escaped prisoner dubbed the "Devil in the Ozarks"
Grant Hardin was serving a decadeslong sentence for murder and rape when he escaped from a medium-security prison in Arkansas.
Challenges in search for ex-police chief
The FBI is offering a $ 10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Grant Hardin, a former police chief who escaped from an Arkansas prison. He was serving 80 years for murder and rape. Investigators say poor weather has made the search more challenging.
Cash reward hiked as manhunt continues for 2 jail escapees still at large
Louisiana State Police Col. Robert Hodges said that while he does not believe the two fugitives have the resources to flee the U.S., they may have escaped the state.
Terrain challenging in Arkansas manhunt
The FBI and other agencies are searching the Ozark Mountains for Grant Hardin, a former police chief convicted for rape and murder, who escaped an Arkansas prison Sunday. A spokesperson for the Arkansas Department of Corrections said the rugged terrain is filled with caves and shelters where Hardin could hide.
Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner and wife Michele, arrested for their murders
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Police release new videos of person of interest as Brown shooting manhunt continues
Police on Monday renewed their search for the gunman who killed two Brown University students and wounded nine others.
Trump files $10B lawsuit against the BBC over editing of his Jan. 6 speech in documentary
President Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC on Monday over a documentary that spliced parts of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech on the Ellipse.
U.S. military hits 3 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 8
The U.S. military says it struck three more alleged drug-carrying boats in the Eastern Pacific, the latest in a campaign of vessel strikes ordered by the Trump administration that have killed at least 95 people.
White House ballroom to be completed in Summer 2028, Park Service says
President Trump's White House ballroom addition is expected to be finished a few months before the 2028 elections.
Pentagon "escalating" review of Sen. Kelly over video on illegal orders
The Pentagon says it is "escalating" a probe into Sen. Mark Kelly, one of six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to "refuse illegal orders."
Brown University students recall barricading on campus: "Felt dystopian"
One Brown student recalled barricading for four hours in the Sciences Library building after a gunman shot and killed two students at a nearby engineering building on Saturday.
Trump designates illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction
President Trump signed an order designating illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, directing agencies to do more to combat the drug.
7 highlights from Erika Kirk's CBS News town hall
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.