Calvin Duncan, exonerated after 30 years in prison, faces backlash in New Orleans clerk race as officials challenge his innocence before Saturday’s election.

James Comey pleaded not guilty in a federal case alleging false statements to Congress; defense argues the prosecution is politically motivated, trial set for Jan. 5.

Derrick Groves, last of 10 New Orleans jail escapees, was captured in Atlanta after nearly five months, ending one of the largest recent U.S. jailbreaks.