Escaped inmate recaptured as search for new Orleans inmates ramps up

A Louisiana inmate who authorities began searching for after receiving a public tip was recaptured on Friday, according to local officials. It comes as the search intensifies for five inmates who remain at large after escaping from a different jail in New Orleans. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson has the details.

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