Eight people have been charged in the death of a Michigan prison inmate who lost 50 pounds over two weeks and died of dehydration while being restrained
Eight people were charged Tuesday in the death of a Michigan prison inmate who lost 50 pounds over two weeks and died of dehydration while being restrained in 2019.
Two prison officials at the time, Scott Sprader and Benny Mercier, and four nurses were charged with involuntary manslaughter, following an investigation by state police. Two prison officers face charges of misconduct. Lancaster's family reached a $2.6 million settlement in 2021 after suing prison health staff and private contractors.“The official cause of death was severe dehydration,” Fielstra told The Associated Press. “I do believe these state actors need to be held accountable. He continually asked for medical treatment. We had alleged that prison officials ignored these requests and portrayed him as manipulative and attention-seeking.
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