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Kidnapper Receives 60 Years After Viral Escape Attempt

2/15/2026

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Antoine Massey, 32, received a 60-year prison sentence for kidnapping and raping his ex-girlfriend in New Orleans.
His conviction follows a jailbreak in May 2025, where he escaped with nine others and later pleaded for help from Donald Trump and Kim Kardashian in viral videos.
Authorities recaptured Massey in June after the victim escaped and contacted police.
The judge characterized Massey's actions as "brutal and extreme violence," while he maintains his innocence regarding the jailbreak and faces additional charges in unrelated cases.

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Antoine Massey, 32, received a 60-year prison sentence for kidnapping and raping his ex-girlfriend in New Orleans.
His conviction follows a jailbreak in May 2025, where he escaped with nine others and later pleaded for help from Donald Trump and Kim Kardashian in viral videos.
Authorities recaptured Massey in June after the victim escaped and contacted police.
The judge characterized Massey's actions as "brutal and extreme violence," while he maintains his innocence regarding the jailbreak and faces additional charges in unrelated cases.