Crime and Public Safety | Despite years of warnings by California regulators, local jails continued to confine mentally ill men together. One recent unreported death highlights the risks.

For years, San Diego County jails have been triple-bunking people in cells designed for no more than two, which both regulators and the department acknowledge is dangerous.

Van Tine suffered a traumatic brain injury after Mehran attacked him, leading to four months in a coma and significant disabilities, showcasing the dire conditions in the jail.

The family's attorney highlighted the recklessness of housing seriously mentally ill individuals in small spaces, stressing the need for proper monitoring and treatment.

The Sheriff's Office remains silent on how mental health history affects housing decisions, as they face a claim from Van Tine's family against San Diego County.

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