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crime2 years ago

"Texas Attorney Faces Smuggling Charges for Drug-Laced Jail Papers"

A Texas attorney, Ronald Lewis, has been arrested for allegedly smuggling legal paperwork laced with ecstasy and synthetic marijuana into the Harris County Jail in Houston. Lewis is accused of visiting 14 inmates and providing them with drug-laced papers disguised as legal mail or documents. The arrest came after a monthslong investigation into an increase in drug overdoses at the jail. Lewis has been charged with two counts of bringing a prohibited substance into a correctional facility. The sheriff's office is working with the Texas Rangers to determine if any of the narcotics introduced by Lewis contributed to inmate deaths. The jail is implementing a new system to digitize inmate documents to prevent the flow of illegal drugs.

via ABC News|
#county-jail#crime#drug-smuggling
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

Man awarded $12.2M settlement after losing hands in wrongful DUI arrest

Scott County in Minnesota has agreed to pay a $12.2 million settlement to Terrance Dwayne Winborn, a man who lost both his hands and suffered severe health complications while incarcerated on suspicion of drunken driving. Winborn's lawyers alleged that the county jail officials failed to provide him with prompt medical treatment, resulting in a heart attack, stroke, skin lesions, and the amputation of his hands and part of his forearms. The settlement will cover Winborn's medical bills and ongoing care expenses. The county's insurance plan will cover the settlement, but it is unclear if the county admits any wrongdoing.

via ABC News|
#county-jail#inmate-rights#lawsuit
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

Man awarded $12.2M settlement after losing hands in wrongful DUI arrest

Scott County in Minnesota has agreed to pay a $12.2 million settlement to Terrance Dwayne Winborn, a man who lost both his hands and suffered multiple health issues while incarcerated on suspicion of drunken driving. Winborn's lawyers alleged that the county jail officials failed to provide him with prompt medical treatment, leading to severe complications. The settlement will cover Winborn's medical bills and ongoing care expenses. The county's insurance plan will cover the settlement, but it is unclear if the county admits any wrongdoing.

via Yahoo News|
#county-jail#inmate-rights#legalcriminal-justice
crime2 years ago

Inmate Deaths in New Mexico and Wisconsin Jails.

A man who was hospitalized with severe injuries after altercations and an escape attempt at a New Mexico county jail has died. John Sanchez, 34, was pronounced dead Friday at University of New Mexico Hospital. The sheriff’s office is investigating his death. Sanchez had been arrested June 8 after police said he was found behind the wheel of an SUV that had been reported stolen.

via ABC News|
#altercations#county-jail#crime