A young man arrested by police in Portsmouth, Virginia, has been found dead in jail after spending almost four months behind bars without bail for stealing groceries worth $5.
Jamycheal Mitchell, who had mental health problems, was discovered lying on the floor of his cell by guards early last Wednesday, according to authorities. While his body is still awaiting an autopsy, senior prison officials said his death was not being treated as suspicious.
Mitchell’s family said they believed he starved to death after refusing meals and medication at the jail.
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015 ... found-dead
This is crazy. 4 months in jail without parole for stealing $5 of food? Left to starve to death in a jail cell.
Man accused of stealing $5 of food found dead in cell
Re: Man accused of stealing $5 of food found dead in cell
by Spider » Sat Aug 29, 2015 3:23 am
Pretty crazy. Hope we hear something soon about why he was denied any sort of bail? How much could it be for shoplifting?
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Re: Man accused of stealing $5 of food found dead in cell
by Philly » Sat Aug 29, 2015 9:03 am
go ahead. keep screaming "Shut The f**k Up " at me. it only makes my opinions Worse
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Re: Man accused of stealing $5 of food found dead in cell
by The Comrade » Sat Aug 29, 2015 9:10 am
this is why bail for non-violent crimes is classist bullshit and a tremendous infringement on personal liberty
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Re: Man accused of stealing $5 of food found dead in cell
by Philly » Sat Aug 29, 2015 9:29 am
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Re: Man accused of stealing $5 of food found dead in cell
by Philly » Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:32 am
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