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crime2 years ago

"Uncovering Tragedy: Disturbing Details Emerge in Teen's Death at Youth Villages"

Medical records obtained by Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump reveal signs of a physical altercation in the case of Alegend Jones, a teenager who died while in the custody of Youth Villages. Jones's family claims she was involved in an altercation with two male counselors who ordered her to remove her clothes, a claim disputed by Youth Villages. The medical records show compression of the brain and rhabdomyolysis, supporting witness accounts of the incident. The family is demanding to see surveillance footage to determine the cause of Jones's death. Bartlett Police and the Tennessee Department of Children's Services are investigating the case. Youth Villages maintains that they are fully transparent and awaiting official medical reports before commenting further.

crime2 years ago

"Family Seeks Justice as Teen Dies in Group Home Custody Amid Abuse Allegations"

A 17-year-old girl, Alegend Jones, died after just two months of living at a care center near Memphis, according to her mother. Shona Garner claims that her daughter was body-slammed by staff at the Youth Villages facility for refusing to undress in front of male counselors. The care center denies the allegations, stating that there was no abuse and that Jones died as a result of a medical emergency. Garner has retained a civil rights attorney and is demanding justice for her daughter. The cause of Jones' death, a brain bleed, is still under investigation.