In a stunning turn of events, Antoine Massie, one of the 10 inmates who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center last month, is now facing an additional 10 years behind bars after being recaptured just two miles from the jail. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Merl’s office has officially charged all escapees with simple escape, while Massie has been denied bond and is currently held at the notorious Angola state prison, deemed a flight risk.

Massie, who was apprehended on Friday in Holly Grove, joins eight other inmates already in custody. The urgency of the situation is palpable as authorities anticipate further arrests related to the jailbreak, with hints at additional accomplices still at large. The Louisiana State Police and U.S. Marshals are actively investigating, revealing that 16 individuals have already been arrested for aiding the escapees.

This latest development comes as Massie faces serious charges, including sexual assault and domestic violence, which he continues to deny. The complexities of his case are exacerbated by the fact that one of the individuals arrested for assisting him was his former girlfriend, who is also the alleged victim in his ongoing sexual assault case.

As the legal repercussions mount, Massie’s situation grows increasingly dire. The simple escape charge carries a potential prison sentence of 2 to 5 years, but the state is pushing for a harsher 10-year enhancement. With the stakes higher than ever, the unfolding drama of this jailbreak saga is gripping the community, leaving many to wonder how deep the web of complicity runs. As authorities continue their investigation, more arrests could be imminent, adding to the urgency and tension surrounding this high-profile case.