Justice Dept. Launches Probe into Georgia's Fulton County Jail

The Justice Department has launched an investigation into the conditions at Fulton County Jail in Georgia, citing reports of violence, deteriorating surroundings, and the death of an inmate who was covered in lice and feces. The investigation will examine excessive force, availability of medical care, and treatment of mentally ill prisoners. The jail has faced criticism for years, with overcrowding and dangerous conditions. Advocacy groups have welcomed the investigation as a step forward.