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.
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A city oversight board found correction officers failed to secure cells, notify medical staff and conduct rounds in several fatal incidents
Daniel Burger was among 10 corrections officers indicted in the death of inmate Messiah Nantwi and the alleged cover-up at the Oneida County prison
Rep. Anna Eskamani called the death “horrifying” and said FDC’s statement didn’t provide enough details
The federal government is asking for a court-appointed receiver to take over the jail due to unsafe conditions
An investigation last year found that about one-fifth of correctional officers hadn’t completed required basic training
The sheriff says he is working on a plan to hire more detention officers
In a scathing report released Thursday, auditors said San Diego County jails are unsafe and their operations deficient
The 17-year-old became unresponsive while being restrained following an altercation with detention staff in September
After Epstein’s suicide in 2019, the dysfunctional jail fell deeper into disarray
Thirteen staff were suspended in connection with Tyrone Briggs’ 2019 death
“I never felt like the sheriff. I felt like I was just another supervisor,” said former Sheriff Clifford Pinkney
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
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