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Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Why was 2023 such a deadly year in Los Angeles County jails? It depends on whom you ask

Overcrowding and neglect contribute to rising inmate deaths in Los Angeles County jails.
The annual death rate in Los Angeles County jails has more than doubled in the past decade due to various factors. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
Los Angeles

Some who are mentally ill remain in L.A. County jails after charges are dropped, report says

People with mental illnesses in conservatorships are being held in L.A. jails after charges dropped.
Facilities for released individuals often full leading to delays in transfer to community settings. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
7 months ago
Social justice

How many people die each year in jails and prisons? No one knows

Los Angeles County jails had a deadly year in 2023, with 45 deaths in custody.
There is a lack of data on jail deaths nationwide, making it difficult to compare L.A. to other places. [ more ]
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