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Lawmakers ask DOJ to investigate after 12 deaths at Duval County jail so far this year
Read full article: Lawmakers ask DOJ to investigate after 12 deaths at Duval County jail so far this yearThe News4JAX I-TEAM has reported on twelve in-custody deaths at the jail so far this year, including three that were just in the past month and a half. State Representatives Angie Nixon and Tracie Davis are now asking the Department of Justice for a federal investigation. The DOJ responded to their request, acknowledging the letter and referring it for review.
I-TEAM: At least 7 people have died at the Duval County Jail in 2 years
Read full article: I-TEAM: At least 7 people have died at the Duval County Jail in 2 yearsThe I-TEAM is learning new details about a woman who died at the Duval County Jail on Monday. Rebecca "Becky" Faircloth was 62-years-old. Over the past two years, at least seven people have died at the Duval County Jail.