Maksym Chernyak, a 44-year-old Ukrainian man, died after being hospitalized for severe medical issues while in ICE custody at Krome Detention Center. This incident highlights ongoing concerns surrounding the medical care in ICE facilities, particularly as half of the six deaths reported in recent months occurred at Krome. Chernyak had entered the U.S. under a humanitarian program but was later detained on a battery charge. His condition worsened, leading to a diagnosis of a brain hemorrhage. The death is under investigation by the Department of Homeland Security.
bleeding from the brain" on Feb. 20, two days after he had been hospitalized with vomiting and seizures, according to an ICE press statement.
The death of the Ukrainian national is still under active investigation under Department of Homeland Security protocols.
The staff attempted to stabilize Chernyak. They intubated him, gave him intravenous medications, and conducted a CT scan of his head.
On Jan. 23, Genry Ruiz Guillen, a 29-year-old man from Honduras, died after months of medical reports related to dizziness and epileptic seizure activity while he was at Krome.
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