Mathrubhumi EnglishSep 11, 2025
At least three inmates were killed during clashes with security forces at a Nepalese prison on Thursday, as violent anti-government protests continue to sweep across the country. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/nepal-prison-riots-inmates-killed-mass-escape-xuxyexv6?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Nepalprisonriots #inmatedeaths #jailbreak #antigovernment_protests
Houston Public MediaJun 30, 2025

Family members and friends are demanding answers about the circumstances surrounding Ronald Pate's sudden death inside of the Harris County Jail last week.  

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/criminal-justice/2025/06/30/525272/family-friends-of-harris-county-jail-inmate-ronald-pate-demand-answers-about-his-death/

#CriminalJustice #HarrisCounty #Local #News #HarrisCountyJail #HarrisCountyJailDeaths #HarrisCountySheriffSOffice #HoustonJail #InmateDeaths

Family, friends of Harris County Jail inmate Ronald Pate demand answers about his death

Pate, 35, was among three jail inmates who died within a 48-hour span last week. There have been a total of 10 in-custody jail deaths this year as reported by the Harris County Sheriff's Office, which operates the downtown Houston jail.

Houston Public Media
Houston Public MediaFeb 26, 2025

A 23-year-old prisoner awaiting his acceptance to a drug treatment facility died in the Harris County Jail this week, marking the fourth inmate death reported in the county this year.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/criminal-justice/2025/02/26/514801/23-year-old-harris-county-jail-inmate-dies-awaiting-drug-treatment-facility-transfer/

#CriminalJustice #News #HarrisCountyJail #InmateDeaths #JailStandards #TexasCommissionOnJailStandards

23-year-old Harris County Jail inmate dies awaiting drug treatment facility transfer

Persistent understaffing and other issues have led to a string of failed state safety inspections at the Harris County Jail. Last month, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards requested the Attorney General intervene to keep the jail in compliance with minimum state jail standards.

Houston Public Media