Mother files lawsuit against Harris County and the Harris County Sheriff's Office almost one year after her son's death in jail
, saying they were understaffed to the point that unhygienic measures had to be taken because they couldn’t get a bathroom break.
"Harris County knowingly created an extremely dangerous jail," family and civil rights lawyer Randall Kallinen said in a news release. Additionally, a 2021 inspection revealed Harris County Jail is understaffed, according to a news release. Harris was in the jail after being arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He had spent years struggling with depression, anxiety and had threatened suicide. He had continuous incidents of running away.
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