Rolando Meza Espinoza
Rolando Meza Espinoza, 43, came to the United States from El Salvador in 1993 and worked for years before his arrest. He was held at the Hudson County Correctional Center in New Jersey in immigration custody, collapsed there on June 8, 2017, and died two days later at Jersey City Medical Center. His family's attorney, Manuel Portela, says he had told ICE and jail staff he had anemia, cirrhosis and diabetes, but only the diabetes was treated. The medical examiner's report was not yet complete at the time of reporting.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). His family's attorney, Manuel Portela, says he told ICE and jail staff he had anemia, cirrhosis and diabetes but only the diabetes was treated, and the medical examiner's report is not yet complete.
Reported by: Manuel Portela, the family's attorney (family or their lawyers).