Name not reported
A man died in the Los Angeles County Jail. His mother, in a lawsuit against Los Angeles County and its sheriff, says he was beaten to death, citing bruises, contusions, lost teeth and a broken arm. Jail authorities said his death was caused by a drug overdose. County officials did not comment on the lawsuit.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff (disputed). Jail authorities attributed the death to a drug overdose, while his mother's lawsuit against Los Angeles County and its sheriff says he was beaten to death in the jail.
Reported by: Los Angeles County Jail authorities (the agency that held him); his mother's lawsuit against Los Angeles County and its sheriff (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His mother sued Los Angeles County and its sheriff over his death in the county jail, alleging he was beaten to death, and no settlement or award amount has been reported.