Scrutiny Increases After Inmate Dies in County Jail

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Scrutiny Increases After Inmate Dies in County Jail

Image of a county jail. Credited to Paul Wellman.

A 60-year-old man died in County Jail last week after spending nine months behind bars for allegedly stealing cash from Radio Shack. He had prior offenses, according to the District Attorney’s Office, and his bail was set at $70,000...