Neglect

Family Files Federal Lawsuit over Man’s Death in Hennepin County Jail Due to Alleged Neglect

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The family of a man who died in the Hennepin County Jail in 2022 has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming that the neglect of his medical needs resulted in his death. Lucas Bellamy, the son of renowned theater figure and founder of the Penumbra Theatre, Lou Bellamy, passed away at the age of 41, just three days after being admitted to the jail. The Bellamy family alleges that Lucas suffered from a perforated intestine, enduring excruciating pain, and that jail staff ignored his pleas for help despite medical guidance from previous providers. … Read more

Colorado Task Force Calls for Reforming Definition of Criminal Child Abuse and Neglect to Protect Vulnerable Children

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DENVER, Colorado – A task force in Colorado is calling for changes in the state’s definition of criminal child abuse and neglect as part of its efforts to reform mandatory reporting laws. In a recent 12-page report, the task force members argued that the current definition is too broad and fails to distinguish between circumstances such as poverty or homelessness and actual instances of neglect and abuse. The task force, established in 2022 following an investigation into the death of 7-year-old Olivia Gant, plans to spend 11 hours in January and February of this year … Read more