Jails

Investigations Launched Into South Carolina Jails After Inmates’ Deaths Linked to Mistreatment and Neglect

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Charleston, South Carolina – The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated civil investigations into two correctional facilities in South Carolina, following reports of numerous inmate deaths due to mistreatment and unsafe living conditions at each jail. These investigations come after allegations surfaced indicating that individuals housed at the detention centers experienced gross medical neglect, use … Read more

Analysis: American Jails and Prisons Obscure True Rate of Inmate Deaths

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LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles County jails experienced a significant increase in deaths in custody in 2023, with 45 reported deaths, including drug-related, homicides, suicides, and hypothermia cases. This number surpassed the pre-pandemic figures, raising concerns about the safety and well-being of incarcerated individuals. In their 2023 book, “Death in Custody: How America … Read more

DOJ Investigates Two South Carolina Jails Following Multiple Inmate Deaths

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CHARLESTON, S.C. – The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated civil investigations into two detention centers in South Carolina following reports of multiple inmate deaths resulting from various forms of mistreatment and unsafe living conditions, the department announced on Thursday. The investigations are focused on the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center in Charleston and the … Read more