Tag: Inmate Deaths
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Tarrant County Jail Chief Retires Amidst Scrutiny Over Inmate Deaths
FORT WORTH, Texas – The chief of the Tarrant County jail, Charles Eckert, has announced his retirement following the sixth inmate death of the year. The retirement, officially declared on Wednesday, arrives amidst heightened scrutiny over the handling of inmate welfare at the facility. Chief Charles Eckert’s Legacy Chief Charles Eckert, who has overseen the…
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Georgia Senate Subcommittee Concludes Investigation into Fulton County Jail
ATLANTA – The Georgia Senate Subcommittee on the Fulton County Jail wrapped up its final public hearing on Friday, signaling the end of months of investigation into inmate deaths, overcrowding, and violence at the facility. Recommendations in the Making Led by Senate Public Safety Committee Chairman John Albers, the subcommittee is now set to compile…
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Georgia Senate Subcommittee Concludes Fulton County Jail Probe
ATLANTA – The Georgia Senate Subcommittee on the Fulton County Jail wrapped up its inquiry with a final public hearing, signaling the imminent release of a comprehensive report aimed at addressing pressing issues plaguing the facility. Investigating Inmate Deaths and Overcrowding Chaired by Senate Public Safety Committee Chairman John Albers, the subcommittee embarked on a…
