💨 Abstract

The latest indictment links six Alabama jail employees, including a jail captain, to the 2023 death of Tony Mitchell, a mentally ill man who died of hypothermia after being held in inhumane conditions. The charges include conspiracy and depriving inmates of rights, such as shelter, sanitation, and medical care. Additionally, several officers are accused of assaulting other inmates. Mitchell's death and the subsequent indictments have highlighted systemic issues at the Walker County Jail.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff