Final New Orleans jailbreak escapee captured in Atlanta, waives extradition

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Derrick Groves, the last of ten inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail in May, was captured in Atlanta after five months on the run, ending a multi-agency manhunt. Groves, convicted of murder and other charges, is expected to be extradited to Louisiana, where he faces additional charges and potential upgrades to his escape-related charges. The jailbreak involved systemic issues and multiple arrests of accomplices, highlighting ongoing concerns about prison security.
- The 10th and final escapee from a New Orleans jailbreak is captured after five months NPR
- Investigators anticipate more arrests tied to Derrick Groves’ escape fox8live.com
- Derrick Groves waives extradition to Louisiana after capture, Atlanta TV station reports NOLA.com
- Derrick Groves faces court hearing in Georgia, waives extradition WWLTV.com
- Escaped inmate, convicted killer caught in Atlanta won’t fight returning to Louisiana WSB-TV
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