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#mental-health

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.

San Diego County jails violate state codes by triple-bunking inmates, exacerbating dangers, especially for those with mental health issues.

Family of man who died in jail sues county

The lawsuit claims indifference by jail staff to mental health red flags contributed to Hunter Bergner's suicide.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs placed on suicide watch at NYC jail as he awaits trial on alleged sex crimes: report

Sean "Diddy" Combs is under suicide watch in jail as he faces multiple charges including sex trafficking.

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.

San Diego County jails violate state codes by triple-bunking inmates, exacerbating dangers, especially for those with mental health issues.

Family of man who died in jail sues county

The lawsuit claims indifference by jail staff to mental health red flags contributed to Hunter Bergner's suicide.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs placed on suicide watch at NYC jail as he awaits trial on alleged sex crimes: report

Sean "Diddy" Combs is under suicide watch in jail as he faces multiple charges including sex trafficking.
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#criminal-charges

Berkeley swim coach accused of sexual abuse denied release to Missouri

Judge orders accused swim coach to remain jailed without bail due to public safety concerns.

Alameda County sheriff claims DA Pamela Price plans to file criminal charges against seven jail deputies

Alameda County DA Pamela Price intends to file charges against deputies related to Maurice Monk's death, despite contention from Sheriff Sanchez.

Berkeley swim coach accused of sexual abuse denied release to Missouri

Judge orders accused swim coach to remain jailed without bail due to public safety concerns.

Alameda County sheriff claims DA Pamela Price plans to file criminal charges against seven jail deputies

Alameda County DA Pamela Price intends to file charges against deputies related to Maurice Monk's death, despite contention from Sheriff Sanchez.
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Strange Cellmates in a Brooklyn Jail: Sean Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried

Sean Combs is detained with Sam Bankman-Fried amid serious criminal charges, highlighting similarities in their legal troubles.

Brooklyn Jail Is Too Inhumane' for 75-Year-Old Tax Scammer, Judge Says

A federal judge on Long Island would vacate a 75-year-old man's sentence due to inhumane conditions at a troubled jail in Brooklyn.
#solitary-confinement

Federal monitor slams City Council's move to ban solitary confinement, backs Adams

The federal monitor overseeing Big Apple jails criticizes the City Council's move to ban solitary confinement, saying it will worsen dangerous conditions in jails.
The monitor argues that solitary confinement is necessary for jail safety and removing it undermines the goal of protecting individuals in custody.

NYC councilman looks to bring back some solitary confinement in Big Apple jails

Proposed bills by NYC lawmaker Bob Holden aim to ban triple tours in jails & reintroduce solitary for some violent inmates.

Federal monitor slams City Council's move to ban solitary confinement, backs Adams

The federal monitor overseeing Big Apple jails criticizes the City Council's move to ban solitary confinement, saying it will worsen dangerous conditions in jails.
The monitor argues that solitary confinement is necessary for jail safety and removing it undermines the goal of protecting individuals in custody.

NYC councilman looks to bring back some solitary confinement in Big Apple jails

Proposed bills by NYC lawmaker Bob Holden aim to ban triple tours in jails & reintroduce solitary for some violent inmates.
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