Died in jail or a lockup
Name not reported
A man held at Twin Towers, the Los Angeles County jail, died. The Office of Inspector General's report says deputies tethered him by one wrist to a cell door handle for more than 10 hours without regular supervision, and the report describes that restraint as improper. The account reports that he had swallowed methamphetamine.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). The Office of Inspector General's report says deputies tethered him by the wrist to a cell door handle for more than 10 hours without regular supervision, and calls the restraint improper.
Reported by: Office of Inspector General (outside investigators).