Texas Jail Staff Laughed as Army Vet Choked and Died, Lawsuit Says
According to a wrongful death lawsuit, staff at the Angelina County Jail stood by as 33-year-old Glenn Smallwood vomited and died in front of them.
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Tana Ganeva
DOJ Finds Deplorable Conditions at Atlanta’s Fulton County Jail
The report comes after The Appeal and other news outlets spent years reporting on dangerous conditions inside the facility, leading to attacks on teenagers and LGBTQ+ people, malnutrition, and death.
LA’s Sheriff Says He’s Banned Deputy Gangs. After My Son’s Death, How Can We Trust Him?
Los Angeles Sheriff Robert Luna said that, as of Oct. 18, deputies can no longer join internal gangs. But after stonewalling and hiding footage from my family for more than a year, I don’t believe Luna’s words mean much.
Philadelphia Jail Killed Man by Depriving Him of Insulin, Lawsuit Says
Staff at Philadelphia’s Curran Fromhold Correctional Facility allegedly did not give Louis Jung Jr. his insulin for six straight days. Jung’s family says his treatment exemplifies how the jail treats everyone.
My Son Died in LA County Custody. Months Later, His Death Hasn’t Been Counted.
A controversial death in Los Angeles this year underscores the broader failure of law enforcement agencies to keep accurate data on people who die in their custody.
Unlocking the Black Box of In-Custody Deaths
Despite the frequency of in-custody deaths, their exact scope remains unknown and data is often intentionally obfuscated.