In-Custody Death
In-custody deaths are serious incidents that require thorough investigation and careful management within correctional facilities. This directory provides articles and resources on the causes, legal implications, and protocols for handling in-custody deaths. Understanding the factors contributing to these incidents is crucial for preventing future occurrences and ensuring accountability. For additional insights, explore our section on Inmate Healthcare and Safety.
Prosecutors revealed proposed resolutions for 10 COs, including six charged with murder in the 2023 death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility
The woman spent 85 days in DuPage County jail awaiting a mental health transfer before dying, with medical neglect cited as a contributing factor to her death
The Mid-State Correctional Facility inmate died at a hospital in Utica; New York State Police are investigating the inmate’s death
Ken Mills is standing trial for misdemeanor dereliction of duty charges as well as felony tampering with records
“This is not what we trained people to do,” said ODRC Director Annette Chambers-Smith
Drew Sikes had just been pepper-sprayed after threatening a CO
“Our clients followed every one of [the sheriff’s] policies and procedures,” wrote an attorney for the COs
Brian Dunn, attorney for Jacorey Shaw’s parents, says there was both negligence and a cover-up conspiracy involved in Shaw’s death investigation
The settlement is one of 73 payouts involving the sheriff’s department in the past 13 months, totaling more than $14 million
According to the sheriff, the COs were faced “with a nearly impossible situation”
Medical examiners had ruled Jaquaree Simmons’ death a homicide from injuries to his head
Jamal Sutherland died in January after deputies repeatedly used stun guns and kneeled on his back to restrain him
Almus Taylor had been left in his cell untreated following a car accident, arrest for DUI
ADOC said the Justice Department is relying upon “anecdotal narratives” while ignoring the state’s efforts to improve conditions
Ninth Circuit Solicitor Scarlett Wilson says she expects to decide whether to file charges by the end of June
Vicente Villela died after being restrained in a prone position when he resisted attempts to remove his leg shackles
Maurice Dewayne Pendleton was beaten to death when he was left unsupervised with other inmates
An ongoing DOJ lawsuit alleges that prison conditions are so poor they violate the ban on cruel and unusual punishment
San Diego County jails have the highest mortality and suicide rates among California’s six largest jail systems
Too many “fellow officers take on mental health responsibilities that they are not equipped to handle,” said Sheriff Kristin Graziano
SCDC had been withholding information about inmate deaths since March
The suit seeks the entirety of an internal police investigation and the SBI report into John Neville’s 2019 death
Kenny Williams died of metastasized breast cancer in June 2019 after DOC failed to provide treatment
Board member Patricia Hayes said she was “overall concerned” about the operations of the jail following the incident
The sheriff said the detention officers violated policies and procedures leading up to the death of Marvin Scott III
The incident raised questions about whether officials can adequately protect the more than 150,000 federal inmates across the U.S.
“We will let the investigation play out to determine what happened,” an official said
A report didn’t find evidence that COs contributed to Layleen Polanco’s death, but did say that she had not been checked on for the better part of an hour
There was a 47-minute gap in which inmate Layleen Polanco wasn’t checked on by COs despite her epilepsy
Danny Roman was pronounced dead of multiple stab wounds to his face and body after he was assaulted by two fellow inmates
The 42-year-old inmate was found unresponsive; an autopsy is planned to determine cause of death
The inmate died after another inmate attacked him for nearly 20 minutes in view of surveillance cameras
An inmate was found dead in his cell at a privately-run prison, one of two inmates who died over the weekend
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