As the manhunt for the remaining escaped New Orleans inmates continues, Sheriff Susan Hutson has been in the spotlight as local and state officials question how such a large jailbreak was possible and some call for her resignation.

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson has announced that she is temporarily suspending her campaign for re-election.

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson blamed "intentional wrongdoings" from her staff in facilitating last week's escape of 10 inmates. Why it matters: It confirms her earlier statements of the jailbreak potentially being an inside job.

Sheriff Susan Hutson acknowledged that a huge jailbreak was a 'failure' by her office, but insisted Tuesday that blame still mostly lies elsewhere.

One worker arrested, five inmates recaptured, and Sheriff Hutson suspends re-election campaign amid mounting pressure.

WDSU investigator Aubry Killion spoke with Hutson as she walked into City Hall for a hearing with the New Orleans City Council.

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson will pause her campaign for reelection amid an ongoing jailbreak manhunt and calls for her resignation, her office confirmed Tuesday evening.

Following last week’s jailbreak and Tuesday’s hearing with the New Orleans City Council, Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson has announced that she is temporarily suspending her re-election campaign, citing a commitment to security, accountability, and public safety.