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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Who is Antoine Massey? New Orleans jail escapee's Instagram videos pleading Trump for help go viral
Videos have surfaced of New Orleans jail escapee Antoine Massey claiming he has proof of his innocence and appealing for help from President Donald Trump and celebrities including Meek Mill, NBA YoungBoy, and Lil Wayne. In the clip, Massey insists he didn't escape jail but was "let out." 'I'm one of the ones that was let out of Orleans Parish jail where they said I escaped, right?" he says in one of the videos. 'I didn't break out. I was let out.' He further alleges that he left because he was facing false charges. "The reason why I left the jail is because these people were trying to give me a life sentence in both parishes for something that I did not do," the man says. "Donald Trump, please, I'm asking for help!" The clips, uploaded to Instagram, have since been deleted. Massey was arrested in March 2025 on charges of vehicle theft and domestic abuse battery. He is one of 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans facility last month. Prior to the jailbreak, he was already wanted in St. Tammany Parish for alleged rape and kidnapping. His criminal record spans over a decade, including convictions for armed robbery, aggravated flight from an officer, felon in possession of a firearm, theft, and tampering with electronic monitoring equipment. The recent prison break marks his fifth escape-related incident. Matt Dennis, a veteran bounty hunter who previously arrested Massey, told Fox8Live he believes Massey won't remain at large for long. 'I've dealt with Massey. I've personally arrested Massey,' Dennis said. 'When we dealt with Massey, I told my team, 'Be careful, he's playing stupid.' But you can tell he wasn't stupid, so we used the full gear -- shackles, handcuffs, everything -- after he escaped us," he told the outlet. Massey last cut off his ankle monitor in November 2023 and was captured within two hours. 'When I saw his face on television after he escaped, I said, 'You gotta be kidding me,'' Dennis added.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Beloved New Orleans Restaurant Justine Closing in May
Once a hotbed for tourism, New Orleans still hasn't recovered from the COVID pandemic. Chef Michael Gulotta, who closed two of his three restaurants in New Orleans, admitted the loss of tourism in the city is hurting the service industry. 'I just think New Orleans... we have to... we've gotten to the point where we're a feast or famine city based on our tourism,' he told Fox 8 Live. 'And we're no longer... we have lots of people that are leaving... It's just... It's difficult to say, but you see it in all the reports... they say that people are leaving New Orleans.' His two restaurant closures weren't the only losses the city has seen so far this year. Beloved French-inspired brasserie Justine announced it will be closing its doors on the Sunday before Memorial Day. "With heavy hearts, we share that Justine will close its doors on Sunday, May 25. We would like to thank the community for making Justine's tenure on Chartres Street nothing short of exceptional," owners Mia and Justin Devillier revealed in a message on social media. View the to see embedded media. "To our devoted team, our wonderful guests, and our special city of New Orleans: we are so grateful for the time you spent with us over the past six and a half years. From lively jazz brunches and Friday Before Mardi Gras lunches, to celebratory dinners, late night revelry, and celebrations full of love, thank you for allowing us to play a small role in some of your biggest moments," the statement continued. "Those memories will keep the spirit of Justine alive far beyond our final day of service. We welcome friends and neighbors to join us in bidding the restaurant adieu over the next two weeks in true New Orleans fashion: with playful cocktails, vibrant atmosphere, and iconic French cuisine. Reservations can be made on OpenTable, and walk-ins are always welcome." Opened in early 2020, Justine quickly earned a loyal following with its Parisian décor before becoming the latest post-pandemic restaurant casualty.
