Maintenance worker Sterling Williams is accused of helping 10 inmates escape from a New Orleans jail by turning off water to the cell from which they fled. His attorney, Michael Kennedy, tells “Banfield" his client is being railroaded for the embarrassing jailbreak to divert attention.

Sterling Williams' attorney said he was not threatened into helping the inmates escape and that he was simply the maintenance worker on duty the night of the plot.

DA staff, victims say they’re in hiding. City leaders demand answers as fallout grows.

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson blamed " intentional wrongdoings " from her staff in facilitating last week's escape of 10 inmates. Why it matters: It confirms her earlier statements of the jailbreak potentially being an inside job.