Man incarcerated at Bridgewater prison dies after apparent assault
A 47-year-old inmate died from an apparent assault at a Massachusetts prison, involving another inmate; investigations are ongoing.
Santa Rita Jail inmate found dead in cell
A 30-year-old inmate at Santa Rita Jail was found dead in his cell under investigation for serious crimes, marking a worrying trend of inmate fatalities.
Rikers Island inmate with suspected scarlet fever dies after jail staff block medical help: records
Repeated denial of medical treatment led to the death of an inmate with suspected scarlet fever at Rikers Island.
Nurse acquitted of involuntary manslaughter in 2019 death of a 24-year-old California jail inmate
Nurse found not guilty in inmate's death, jury deadlocked on charges against jail doctor
Inmate collapsed in her cell after suffering from alcohol and drug withdrawals
Nurse failed to check vital signs and left inmate on the floor for an hour before attempting lifesaving measures
Afternoon Briefing: Cook County Jail inmate dead
Good afternoon, Chicago.
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Authorities are investigating after a Cook County Jail inmate died at a hospital after he was found unresponsive in his cell on Monday.