A jail worker in New Orleans found himself in the middle of a jailbreak last week. Sterling Williams, a maintenance worker, was called to fix a toilet. What he didn't know was that this was part of a clever plan by ten inmates to escape.

The inmates had a simple yet effective strategy. They clogged the toilet to stop the water flow. This allowed them to create a hole behind the toilet and escape through it. The maintenance worker, Williams, was just doing his job. He had no idea he was helping the inmates escape.

Williams was arrested and charged with helping the inmates escape. His lawyer, Michael Kennedy, has a different story. Kennedy says Williams was just doing his job. He was called to fix the toilet and did not know about the escape plan.

The lawyer also talked about the threats Williams faced. An inmate told Williams he would "shank" him if he did not turn off the water. Kennedy says this was not a real threat. The inmate was just talking and not trying to scare Williams.

The lawyer also pointed out some issues with the jail. The cell with the clogged toilet was for disabled inmates and should not have been in use. This raises questions about the jail's management and safety.

Williams is worried about his future. He is being held in a different facility and is facing serious charges. His lawyer says the charges are unfair and that Williams is being used as a scapegoat. The lawyer believes the sheriff's office is trying to cover up their own mistakes.

The escape was a big deal. Five of the inmates are still on the run. Authorities are still investigating and have made more arrests. Two people were arrested for helping the escapees. They are accused of providing help and transportation to the escapees.

The jailbreak raises many questions. How did the inmates plan this escape? Why was the cell in use? And what will happen to Williams and the others involved? Only time will tell how this story unfolds.

Jail Break: The Toilet Trick

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