Juwan Jones
Juwan Jones was 25 when he died in 2021 while held at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. His mother, Robin Jones, has spoken publicly that people held in custody should never be treated as less than human. His family's wrongful death lawsuit says he was stabbed by another person held at the prison, that staff failed to protect him, and that he did not receive medical aid in a timely way. The Indiana Department of Correction declined to comment, citing the pending litigation.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody (neglect alleged). His family's wrongful death lawsuit says another person held there stabbed him, and that staff failed to protect him and did not get him timely medical aid.
Reported by: family, through a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Black Lawyers for Justice (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His family filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that prison staff failed to protect him and delayed medical aid, and no settlement or award amount has been reported.