Carlos Borroto
Carlos Borroto, a 26-year-old man from West New York, was found hanging in his cell at the Hudson County Correctional Facility in Kearny on a Sunday morning in March 2018, and was pronounced dead at Jersey City Medical Center. The county said his death was a suicide. According to Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise, a review found that medical staff had not checked his earlier intake history, which noted suicidal statements, and that he was placed in the general population hours after arriving. The county moved to end its contract with CFG Health Systems, the jail's medical provider, which said the matter was pending review.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (neglect alleged). Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise said a review found medical staff did not check Borroto's intake history, which noted suicidal statements, and he was placed in the general population hours after arriving.
Reported by: Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise (the agency that held him); NJ.com report citing Hudson County officials (reporters).