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Sheriff Gonzalez on jail deaths (Jan. 19, 2023)

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Posted on January 19, 2023 · On Thursday's show: Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez discusses overcrowding issues at the jail and a record number of in-custody deaths. And we meet the Houston Symphony's new conductor.

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Harris County Jail making changes after state report finds inmate died from lack of medication

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on February 2, 2023 · According to a report from the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, Matthew Shelton was prescribed medication after being booked into the Harris County Jail, but never received it. He died five days later.

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Another person dies in Harris County Jail as community members demand evidence from HPD

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on January 31, 2023 · At least three people have died in Harris County Jail this year. This comes after at least 27 people died while in custody last year — the highest number in nearly two decades.

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Sheriff Ed Gonzalez blames ‘inefficient court system’ for increasing deaths in Harris County Jail

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on January 19, 2023 · Harris County Jail saw record number of in-custody deaths last year due to a persistent court backlog, an ever-growing inmate population and an insufficient number of staff, according to Gonzalez.

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Head of Harris County Jail resigns as death toll increases amid overcrowding issues

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on January 12, 2023 · In a letter sent to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez on Monday, Shannon Herklotz, the assistant chief for detentions command, wrote that a change in leadership priorities is what ultimately led to his resignation. 

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