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The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office has issued an apology following the mistaken release of inmate Khalil Bryan, who was freed due to a clerical error. Bryan, facing serious charges including aggravated assault, domestic abuse, and child endangerment, has sparked public safety concerns. Sheriff Susan Hutson accepted full responsibility and announced an internal investigation. The incident has alarmed victim advocates and law enforcement agencies, prompting a manhunt for Bryan and a $50,000 reward for information on his location. This incident raises further questions about the local jail system’s security.
New Orleans – The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office has apologized for the mistaken release of inmate Khalil Bryan, a 30-year-old man who was freed from the Orleans Justice Center due to a clerical error. This incident has sparked concerns regarding public safety, as Bryan faces multiple serious charges, including aggravated assault with a firearm, domestic abuse, child endangerment, and home invasion, in addition to an active warrant against him in Jefferson Parish.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the release of Bryan was caused by human error linked to another individual with a similar last name. Sheriff Susan Hutson has publicly taken full responsibility for the situation and expressed sincere apologies to the public. The Sheriff’s Office has launched an internal investigation to review this clerical mistake, and disciplinary actions will follow as necessary.
This error has raised alarms among law enforcement and victim advocates. During a press conference, Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick emphasized that anyone harboring Bryan would face legal repercussions. The immediate need for public safety has led to the involvement of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in a manhunt to locate Bryan since his release.
Khalil Bryan had a total bond set at $125,000, which included a $100,000 bench warrant for failure to appear for arraignment alongside an additional $25,000 bond connected to fresh felony charges he was facing at the time of his release. Following the incident, victim advocates have mobilized to ensure that all parties affected by Bryan’s alleged crimes are contacted and supported.
The Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that they have notified all identified victims of Bryan’s alleged offenses about the mistake and its implications. In light of the incident, there is a substantial concern for the safety of these victims. Authorities have announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to Bryan’s recapture, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
The mistaken release of Bryan adds to the scrutiny of the Orleans Parish jail system, which has been under examination following a significant escape involving ten inmates in May. This incident only deepens the challenges faced by the local criminal justice system as it struggles to maintain security and accountability.
Law enforcement agencies continue to urge anyone with information on Bryan’s whereabouts to contact 911 or the local Crimestoppers hotline. As the investigation unfolds, it remains critical for the public to stay informed and vigilant regarding their safety and the legal processes within the community’s correctional facilities.
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- WDSU: NOPD News Conference on Mistaken Release
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- NOLA: Inmate Mistakenly Released Due to Clerical Error
- Encyclopedia Britannica: New Orleans
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