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Texas Rangers investigating after inmate found dead in Galveston Co. Jail

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The Texas Rangers are investigating after an inmate at the Galveston County Jail passed away Tuesday.

Civil rights activists hold news conference after 2 Harris County Jail inmates died last week

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Officials say two Harris County Jail inmates died last week after being hospitalized with preexisting medical conditions.

Civil rights attorneys file lawsuit against Harris County Jail after recent inmate deaths

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Attorneys and families have filed a lawsuit against the Harris County Jail and are calling for a federal investigation after six inmates have died this year.

‘We do not have the resources’: Jail deaths the result of Harris County’s failure to invest in resources, not training: Attorney with deputies organization

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An attorney for the Harris County Deputies Organization, who’s familiar with Eric Morales’ case, said in custody jail deaths have nothing to do with detention officers’ training. Instead, Robin Foster said they’re the result of a systemic problem that runs much deeper.