Died in jail or a lockup
Tommy Lee Jones, Jr.
Tommy Lee Jones, Jr. died in December 2012 while held at the Niagara County Jail in New York. A lawsuit says he was denied necessary medical attention for his medical conditions, and that this led directly to his death. Officials said an investigation report was expected in the spring.
Cause of death, as reported: Died from neglect by staff (disputed). His family's lawsuit says Niagara County Jail staff denied him necessary medical attention for his medical conditions, which it claims led directly to his death.
Reported by: lawsuit.
Lawsuit: His family sued over his death in custody at the Niagara County Jail, alleging he was denied necessary medical attention, and no settlement or award amount is reported.