SUMMARY: Authorities are investigating an Instagram video allegedly featuring escaped Orleans Parish inmate Antoine Massie, who discusses his jail escape, charges, and accuses a woman of being falsely arrested for aiding him. The video, reviewed by state and federal law enforcement, shows Massie addressing his domestic violence charges and referencing court documents. The post’s authenticity is under scrutiny, with authorities exploring metadata to locate who filmed it and where it was recorded. A $50,000 reward is offered for Massie and fellow escapee Derek Groves. Officials continue to pursue leads and provide updates on the ongoing manhunt.

Law enforcement officials are actively investigating a series of Instagram videos that appear to feature escaped inmate Antoine Massey, who remains at large following the May 16 jailbreak from the Orleans Justice Center. In the videos, a man identifying himself as Massey claims he was “let out of OJC” and appeals for help from public figures, including Meek Mill, Lil Wayne, NBA Youngboy, and former President Donald Trump. He also denies allegations of threatening a maintenance worker with a weapon and describes the jail system as “corrupted.” Authorities have not confirmed the authenticity of the videos but are reviewing them as part of the ongoing investigation. A $50,000 reward remains in place for information leading to Massey’s capture.

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