Oklahoma jail deputy convicted of civil rights violation in detainee's death

A federal jury has convicted a former detention deputy at the Garvin County Jail in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, of violating a pretrial detainee's civil rights by ignoring her serious medical needs -- conduct that resulted in bodily injury and the detainee's death, the Justice Department announced.
Oklahoma jail deputy convicted of civil rights violation in detainee's death

Oklahoma jail deputy convicted of civil rights violation in detainee’s death A federal jury has convicted a former detention deputy from Garvin County Jail of violating a pretrial detainee’s civil rights. The deputy ignored the detainee’s serious medical needs, which led to bodily injury and her subsequent death. The Justice Department announced the conviction.

  • Former Garvin County Jail detention deputy convicted.
  • Convicted of violating a pretrial detainee’s civil rights.
  • Conduct involved ignoring serious medical needs.
  • Violation resulted in bodily injury and detainee’s death.
  • Justice Department announced the conviction.
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