Judge says lawsuit prompted by wave of stabbings at Macomb prison can proceed
The state had argued it has governmental immunity, but the Michigan Court of Claims judge hearing the case said such a ruling would be premature.
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The state had argued it has governmental immunity, but the Michigan Court of Claims judge hearing the case said such a ruling would be premature.
The Emergency Response Team conducted a mass search at Macomb Correctional Facility Monday, after the latest assault on an inmate using a weapon.
Attorneys for two families and an injured inmate say a wave of violence at Macomb Correctional Facility was due to negligence and understaffing.
Tuesday night’s stabbing death on the J train is reminiscent of the killing of Jordan Neely and the circumstances surrounding his tragic death. In order to truly support high-need New Yorkers like Neely, we must focus on his life — and the gaps in our systems that were unable to adequately address his needs.
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