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California is paying hefty fines for its handling of suicides at state prisons. A federal judge says corrections officials have long failed to fully implement court-ordered suicide prevention measures.
The family of ex-NFL player Stanley Wilson Jr. plans to file a wrongful-death lawsuit against L.A. County, claiming he died because of excessive force.
More than 200 inmates killed themselves over an eight-year period when state prison officials failed to complete court-ordered suicide prevention safeguards.
More than 200 inmates killed themselves over an eight-year period when state prison officials failed to complete court-ordered suicide prevention safeguards.
Addressing a chronic tragedy that has plagued the state for decades, Chief U.S. District Judge Kimberly Mueller said she will start the fines April 1.