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A health care provider that faced dozens of prisoner lawsuits is filing for bankruptcy

Wellpath's bankruptcy is delaying justice for families suing over incarcerated individuals' medical neglect, highlighting issues of accountability in healthcare for prisoners.

Black man with sickle cell disease died naked and alone' in cell

Quality journalism is vital for addressing urgent social issues, including prison healthcare and reproductive rights, and should be accessible to all.

A health care provider that faced dozens of prisoner lawsuits is filing for bankruptcy

Wellpath's bankruptcy is delaying justice for families suing over incarcerated individuals' medical neglect, highlighting issues of accountability in healthcare for prisoners.

Black man with sickle cell disease died naked and alone' in cell

Quality journalism is vital for addressing urgent social issues, including prison healthcare and reproductive rights, and should be accessible to all.
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Federal courts have allowed prisons and private medical contractors to neglect prisoner health

A licensed practical nurse failed to provide essential life-saving measures, leading to potential negligence in a prison medical emergency.

It's extremely rare for prisoners to win lawsuits on Eighth Amendment claims.

Inadequate medical care in prisons can lead to serious health issues as highlighted by Joshua England's case.

Federal courts have allowed prisons and private medical contractors to neglect prisoner health

A licensed practical nurse failed to provide essential life-saving measures, leading to potential negligence in a prison medical emergency.

It's extremely rare for prisoners to win lawsuits on Eighth Amendment claims.

Inadequate medical care in prisons can lead to serious health issues as highlighted by Joshua England's case.
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In agony, Simon begged for water 19 times. Guards mocked him then found him dead

Prison negligence led to Simon Cartwright's death after he repeatedly begged for water and medical attention, highlighting systemic failures in inmate healthcare.

Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone marrow cancer, reports say

Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia while serving prison time for sexual assault. Awaiting a new trial due to overturned convictions.

HMP Thameside prisoner dies of alcohol poisoning under 7 hours after arriving

The NHS trust at HMP Thameside must improve its healthcare assessment and monitoring processes to better manage prisoner health, especially regarding alcohol withdrawal.
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