Rising Death Toll at St. Louis Justice Center Raises Concerns

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Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Rising Death Toll at St. Louis Justice Center Raises Concerns
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The family of Javon White, a detainee who died at the St. Louis City Justice Center, is calling for an outside investigation into his death, disputing the official account that he died by suicide. White had been awaiting trial for a murder case and had been in jail for 31 months. The City Justice Center has faced criticism for inhumane conditions and previous deaths, and recently announced a new healthcare provider. The family questions why the jail's cameras did not capture what was happening in White's cell.

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