Family sues Harris County Jail over death of mentally ill prisoner 

Family sues Harris County Jail over death of mentally ill prisoner Family sues Harris County Jail over death of mentally ill prisoner

A federal lawsuit alleges Harris County Jail staff ignored clear signs of mental illness before an inmate’s death. The family claims jailers failed to provide medical care and proper monitoring. This is the second federal suit tied to the death.

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