Christian Collado, a 51-year-old detainee suffering from stage four cancer, passed away at Bellevue Hospital while in the custody of NYCDOC. His attorney had recently petitioned for his release due to Collado's poor health. He is the eighth individual to die while in custody this year, raising concerns about how detainees are managed. Despite attempts from his attorney to persuade the district attorney's office to drop charges, these requests were unsuccessful. Collado had been transferred multiple times between the hospital and jail as his condition worsened.
Christian Collado, a 51-year-old inmate battling stage four cancer, died in Bellevue Hospital while still in custody of the Department of Correction after his attorney sought his release.
Collado's attorney, Judah Maltz, expressed that efforts to secure his release from custody had been unavailing despite multiple requests to the Queens district attorney’s office.
Collado's health had deteriorated significantly during his time in custody, leading to multiple transfers between the hospital and Rikers Island, showcasing concerns over his ability to participate in a trial.
NYCDOC Commissioner Lynelle Maginley-Liddie extended condolences to Collado's family following his death, which marks the eighth death in NYCDOC custody this year.
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