Died in jail or a lockup
Name not reported
A man died while held at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, and his family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the facility, calling his death a murder. The family's account is the basis of the claim. Reporting also looks at whether a Department of Justice agreement with the jail addresses the conditions the family describes.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. His family's wrongful death lawsuit describes his death at the Fulton County Jail as a murder.
Reported by: his family's lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Fulton County Jail, and no settlement or award amount is reported.