Jessie Lee Williams
Jessie Lee Williams, listed in another record as Jesse Lee Williams Jr. and aged 40, died in the Harrison County jail in Gulfport, Mississippi, in February 2006. A news record lists the cause of death as an assault by staff, which is that record's claim and not an established fact. His family filed a civil lawsuit alleging negligence and wrongdoing in his death. In July 2007, Harrison County and the City of Gulfport settled the case, and the county made no admission of liability.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff (neglect alleged). A news report lists the cause as assault by staff, while his family's lawsuit alleges negligence and wrongdoing at the jail.
Reported by: news report; his family's lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His family sued Harrison County and the City of Gulfport, and both settled the case in July 2007, with the county admitting no liability.