Brandon Yates, 24, was killed by his cellmate, Alvin Ruis, in San Diego Central Jail just 24 hours after his booking, despite having a history of mental health issues. Ruis, a violent inmate who had previously assaulted staff and was meant to be kept separate from others, was placed with Yates. The lawsuit alleges that during the assault, deputies ignored Yates' panic button and calls for help, leading to a brutal attack that resulted in Yates' death. The family is pursuing legal action against the jail for negligence and wrongful death.
Brandon Yates, a 24-year-old with mental health struggles, was placed in a cell with a known violent inmate, leading to his tragic death within 24 hours.
Despite Yates' desperate pleas for help over the intercom, deputies ignored his calls and muted the system, resulting in a horrifying situation that escalated into fatal violence.
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