Gibson Benally
Gibson Benally died in April 2022 while held at the Coconino County Detention Facility in Arizona. His family sued in 2024, alleging that his death resulted from inadequate medical care. In July 2026 a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit, finding the plaintiff had not shown the jail's medical staff acted in an objectively unreasonable manner. The family's attorney says she intends to appeal.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). His family's 2024 lawsuit alleges his death resulted from inadequate medical care at the Coconino County Detention Facility, and the family's attorney says she intends to appeal a July 2026 dismissal.
Reported by: his family's lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His family sued Coconino County in 2024 over alleged inadequate medical care, and a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit on July 17, 2026, with the family's attorney saying she intends to appeal.