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Woman reportedly dies while in custody after suffering ‘medical emergency’ at the Harris County Jail
Read full article: Woman reportedly dies while in custody after suffering ‘medical emergency’ at the Harris County JailAnother inmate has reportedly died at the Harris County Jail after suffering a “medical emergency” inside a medical ward of the jail Monday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Mother says her son, who has mental disabilities, vanished after being released from Harris Co. jail over 30 days ago
Read full article: Mother says her son, who has mental disabilities, vanished after being released from Harris Co. jail over 30 days agoA mother from Liberty County said it has now been 33 days since her son vanished after being released from the Harris County Jail.
Family holds funeral, balloon release in honor of Robert Terry; sixth HCSO inmate to die this year
Read full article: Family holds funeral, balloon release in honor of Robert Terry; sixth HCSO inmate to die this yearOn Saturday, family and friends said their goodbyes to Robert Terry Jr., a man who died last month while in custody at the Harris County Jail.
Civil rights attorney says 911 call backlog at Harris County Jail contributing to overcrowded conditions, inmate safety
Read full article: Civil rights attorney says 911 call backlog at Harris County Jail contributing to overcrowded conditions, inmate safetyDuring a news conference on Thursday, Civil Rights Attorney Randall Kallinen said 911 calls are critical pieces of evidence that are not being entered into the criminal justice system fast enough so prosecutors and defense attorneys can analyze them.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez addresses jail deaths, staffing issues in one-on-one interview
Read full article: Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez addresses jail deaths, staffing issues in one-on-one interviewThere have been complaints of overcrowding, long jail stays, and understaffing for months at the Harris County Jail on Baker Street downtown.
Houston jail staff faulted in state report following inmate death
Read full article: Houston jail staff faulted in state report following inmate deathThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Harris Health have provided the state an action plan after the Texas Jail Standards Commission found fault with how an inmate was handled inside a downtown Houston jail facility.