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Two men died from ‘preexisting conditions’ while in custody at the Harris County Jail, officials say

Posted on June 20, 2023 · So far, eight people have died in the Harris County Jail this year, as the facility continues to struggle under the weight of chronic overcrowding.

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Are deaths in the Harris County Jail isolated incidents or part of a troubling trend?

Posted on May 18, 2023 · The sixth death of the year in the jail once again raises questions about overcrowding and its impact.

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Deaths in the county jail (May 18, 2023)

Posted on May 18, 2023 · On Thursday's show: This week, the Harris County Jail had its sixth inmate death of the year. We consider how this compares to the trends of recent years and what the county is doing to mitigate it.

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Criminal Justice

Two men died from ‘preexisting conditions’ while in custody at the Harris County Jail, officials say

Houston Matters

Are deaths in the Harris County Jail isolated incidents or part of a troubling trend?

Houston Matters

Deaths in the county jail (May 18, 2023)

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