Miami jail inmate's treatment questioned

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Houston Chronicle/Associated Press

April 26, 2007, 10:51PM
Miami jail inmate's treatment questioned


By SARAH LARIMER Associated Press Writer
© 2007 The Associated Press

MIAMI — A diabetic jail inmate died after being left alone and covered in his own feces for a week, said his attorney, who accused officials of failing to get medical treatment for him despite knowing of his condition.

Rodolfo Ramos, who was awaiting trial on kidnapping charges, died April 14 at a hospital, and pictures at a news conference showed his body covered by some type of bite. He was taken to the hospital March 25 from his solitary cell, where he had been for several days.

Ramos, 41, was left in a solitary cell in the Miami-Dade County jail even though a correctional officer wrote: "I have made several attempts to (contact) medical staff to try and resolve this situation but to no avail," said Attorney David Kubiliun.
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Another attorney said the family was waiting for autopsy results and the conclusion of a homicide investigation before deciding whether to sue.



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[truthisfreedom]

1. Our incarceration systems are polluted with the filth of society.

The most sadistic element of society always gravitates to the presidency (well, this time at least) and the jails.