Jermaine Donald is an individual known primarily for his involvement in a high-profile jail escape in 2025. He was one of ten inmates who escaped from Orleans Parish Prison in New Orleans, Louisiana, on May 16, 2025, through a hole in the wall behind a toilet. At the time of his escape, Donald was 43 years old and was incarcerated on charges including second-degree murder, aggravated battery, and illegal possession of a firearm by a felon[3]. Donald has a long criminal history, with his most recent charges dating from December 2023. He pleaded not guilty to these charges in April 2024[2]. Following the escape, Donald was apprehended on May 26, 2025, in Walker County, Texas, alongside fellow escapee Leo Tate. The arrest was carried out by the Texas Department of Public Safety with assistance from Deputy U.S. Marshals and local police[1][2][3]. The New Orleans jail escape involved several inmates charged with serious offenses, including murder or attempted murder. Authorities subsequently recaptured all ten escapees by October 8, 2025, with Donald among the last to be apprehended[3]. His capture was part of a broader law enforcement effort that utilized bodycam and dashcam footage released by the Huntsville Police Department to document the arrest process[1]. Donald remains in custody facing additional charges related to the escape and his prior criminal allegations. His case has drawn attention due to the scale of the jailbreak and the severity of the crimes involved, highlighting ongoing challenges in the management of Orleans Parish Prison and the broader criminal justice system in Louisiana.