Oklahoma Sheriff Appeals to 10th Circuit Court Over $33 Million Verdict in Jail Death Case
Oklahoma City, OK — In a significant legal challenge, attorneys representing an Oklahoma sheriff have appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, seeking to overturn a $33 million jury verdict. The award was imposed after jurors found that the death of an inmate in the county jail was caused by neglect and disregard for his health and well-being by the jail staff. The case centers around the tragic death of Elliott Williams, who suffered severely while detained at the Tulsa County Jail in 2011. Williams, a veteran, was found dead in … Read more