A federal jury awarded $3.3 million to the father of Joshua James Campos, a schizophrenic man who died from a fentanyl overdose in 2022 while incarcerated at the Theo Lacy Facility in Santa Ana. The jury found Orange County liable for Campos' death, stemming from systemic failures in the jail system. His attorney highlighted the need for reforms to protect vulnerable inmates. Campos had a history of mental illness and substance abuse and was reportedly placed in the general population despite his fragile state. County officials have not commented on the verdict or potential appeals.
The death of Joshua Campos was based upon systemic failures, systemic issues and systemic problems throughout the entire Orange County jail system, which is allowing for...
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