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Two men died in custody at the Racine County Jail just days apart, prompting protests in the days that followed.

“Once somebody is in your custody, you have a duty to protect them,” Attorney Kevin O’Connor said during a prayer vigil hosted by the family of Malcolm James in Racine

Is a jail the right place for someone having mental health issues or suicidal ideations to be held? "Not in my opinion, it’s not the best place for someone," said

A vigil was held Friday for Malcolm James, who died in the Racine County Jail three days before.

A vigil was held Friday for Malcolm James, who died in the Racine County Jail three days before. Photos by Lauren Henning of The Journal Times.

Sgt. Ryan Comstock of the Racine Police Department (in foreground) and Racine County deputies interact with protesters Thursday evening near t… James died in the jail on Tuesday morning, the Racine County Sheriffs Office reported. He was arrested Saturday by the Racine Police Department after he allegedly set his apartment on fire and then called police, asking for help, during what was reportedly a mental health crisis. The Sheriffs Office, which operates the jail, reported that James starte...

On Friday, a statement from a Racine County Sheriffs Office public information officer issued a statement indicating that it plans to release no more information about what occurred pending the

Deputies are investigating the deaths of two inmates at the Racine County Jail within four days.

A 27-year-old Racine man who may have been having a mental health crisis is now facing criminal charges and remains in jail days later after he allegedly set his apartment