Jail

Suspect in Tupac Shakur Murder Case Seeks to Swap Jail Time for House Arrest Pending Trial

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Las Vegas, NV – The man charged with the 1996 murder of celebrated rapper Tupac Shakur is seeking to be placed under house arrest rather than remain in jail as he awaits trial. Duane Keith Davis, also known as “Keefe D,” has reportedly filed a legal motion citing significant health concerns which he claims are being inadequally managed in jail, arguing this treatment jeopardizes his ability to participate in his defense effectively. The motion, which surfaced this week, details that Davis suffers from multiple severe health issues. His defense team has proposed house arrest with … Read more

Family Sues Dakota County Jail Alleging Severe Neglect of Inmate in Medical Crisis

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Hastings, MN – A lawsuit claims that a Minnesota man faced dire neglect at a county jail that left him in a critical condition, sparking outrage and raising questions about inmate treatment. Caleb Duffy, 22, was allegedly found in his cell in a severe state, with surroundings and conditions indicating grotesque neglect, after being arrested on suspicions of domestic assault. On July 4, 2022, Duffy was detained and placed in Dakota County Jail, where he was held for over two days. Despite a pre-existing diabetes condition and mental health issues, it is claimed that necessary … Read more

Family Sues Cumberland County Jail After Man’s Fatal Overdose, Alleges Neglect in Medical Care and Supervision

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PORTLAND, Maine — A lawsuit has been filed by the family of a man who died from a fentanyl overdose while detained at Cumberland County Jail, alleging wrongful death due to negligence by the jail’s staff and medical contractors. The suit, lodged in U.S. District Court in Portland, contends that James Mannion of Wells did not receive necessary medical intervention for his withdrawal symptoms, directly contributing to his death in August 2022. Mannion, who had been in custody for seven months on charges including alleged drug possession, succumbed to fentanyl poisoning. The distressing incident was … Read more

Horry County Vet Enters Treatment Court After Drug Misuse Charges, Could Avoid Jail Time

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GREEN SEA, S.C. — A local veterinarian, who faced allegations of mismanaging veterinary drugs, has been directed to undergo a rehabilitative program, instead of facing jail time, marking a significant development in a case spotlighting prescription drug management among veterinarians. Kelsey Strickland, proprietor of Blue Ribbon Equine Services, was implicated by South Carolina authorities in November for improper handling of Butorphanol – a controlled narcotic commonly used for pain management in horses. Strickland was charged with acquiring significant amounts of the drug and inaccurately recording or neglecting to maintain proper records for its use, affecting … Read more