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Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson suspends re-election campaign

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson has announced that she is temporarily suspending her campaign for re-election.

In a Facebook post, Hutson cited the current investigation into the prisoner escapes that occurred at Orleans Justice Center as her reasoning for the suspension.

“I cannot spend a moment putting politics over your needs. Now is the time to focus on security, accountability, and public safety” Hutson said.

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Hutson also pointed out actions taken so far in the form of suspensions, an arrest and cooperation with the Attorney General’s investigation as law enforcement still seeks to capture the remaining inmates.

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