Antoine Massey, $50K Fugitive, Denies Escape in Viral Instagram Video

On June 1, 2025, Antoine Massey, one of two fugitives still at large after the May 16 Orleans Justice Centre jailbreak, posted videos on Instagram under the account “@_007chucky,” denying he orchestrated the escape.

The viral video featuring Antoine Massey shows him claiming that authorities released him and disputing allegations that he threatened a jail worker. Meanwhile, authorities continue to pursue him and have offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to his capture, according to NOLA.

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Massey, 32, denied reports that he threatened to harm maintenance worker Sterling Williams in order to shut off the water supply, which would have allowed inmates to remove a toilet and escape through a wall. He also refuted domestic abuse charges, claiming that they stemmed from a false report made by a jealous partner. Massey provided what he described as exonerating evidence to support his case. He appealed to public figures like Donald Trump and Lil Wayne, alleging corruption in Louisiana’s legal system.

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson has urged Massey to surrender, emphasising that cooperating with law enforcement could help reduce his charges. Eight of the ten escapees have been recaptured; however, Massey and Derrick Groves are still at large. More than a dozen individuals, including Massey’s girlfriend, are facing charges for allegedly assisting in the escape from Orleans Jail. The FBI, ATF, and Crime Stoppers are offering a reward of $50,000 for each fugitive.

Massey’s escape, his fifth, follows a history of fleeing custody since 2007, including juvenile detention and ankle monitor violations. Jailed for domestic abuse and vehicle theft, he faces additional charges in St. Tammany Parish for rape and kidnapping, per USA TODAY. The Instagram fugitive video has intensified the manhunt, with authorities verifying its authenticity.

The viral video featuring Antoine Massey challenges the official accounts of the Orleans Jail escape, raising important questions about jail security and Massey’s allegations. With a $50,000 reward for information about the fugitive, the case highlights concerns about public safety and the influence of social media in communications related to fugitives, bringing national attention to the justice system in New Orleans.