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One inmate killed in ongoing incident at Fulton County Jail
One inmate has died and two others were injured in a stabbing incident at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia. The circumstances leading to the stabbings and the conditions of the inmates are currently unknown. The Fulton County Jail has been in the headlines for multiple deaths and deplorable conditions, prompting an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice for conditions, excessive force, discrimination, and inadequate medical care.
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the Fulton County Jail in Georgia. The investigation was prompted by the death of LaShawn Thompson, who died in September 2022 in unsanitary conditions. Nine inmates have died in the jail this year, with five of those deaths occurring in the past month.
Four inmates have died in the Fulton County Jail since July 31, while a total of nine inmates have died this year. The U.S. Department of Justice's investigation will examine living conditions, access to medical and mental healthcare, the use of force, and potential discrimination against incarcerated individuals with psychiatric disabilities.