Lawsuit filed after inmate's pleas for medical care ignored, leading to jail death
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The family of Lucas Bellamy is suing Hennepin County Jail over his "horrific" death, alleging that he was forced to crawl and beg for medical care before dying from a perforated bowel. A video of his final moments has been shared, prompting the family to seek justice and accountability for what they believe was neglect and abuse. The lawsuit names Hennepin Healthcare System and Hennepin County, and the family hopes to raise awareness to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Topics:nation#hennepin-county-jail#inmate-death#lawsuit#legalcriminal-justice#medical-neglect#wrongful-death
- GRAPHIC: Video shows inmate allegedly ‘begged’ for medical care, family sues jail over his death KBTX
- Inmate seen crawling on the floor, begging for help was given antacid and put back in cell day before death: suit New York Post
- KARE 11 Investigates: He begged to go to the hospital; instead, was given antacid KARE 11
- ‘Please help me.’ Inmate begged for help before jail staff let him die, lawsuit says Kansas City Star
- Lawsuit filed in 2022 Hennepin County jail death FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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