‘It’s long overdue': Experts call for statewide scrutiny of local jails amid inmate deaths, suffering

Published on: 11/25/2024

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From medical neglect to preventable deaths, experts say the lack of statewide jail standards and oversight measures in Washington is putting inmates at risk.

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