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5 days ago

She fought Oakland murder case as her health worsened in jail. By the end, she'd been paralyzed but won freedom

Brown suffered the first of many seizures in Santa Rita Jail when she was 20. During her incarceration, she'd passed out in her cell dozens of times, lost the use of her legs and repeatedly begged to go to a hospital.
Public health
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3 weeks ago

Two charged in alleged Santa Rita Jail drug smuggling operation

In June 2024, a 46-year-old hid synthetic cannabis and an opioid in a book, informing the 49-year-old to pay attention to specific chapters where the drugs were hidden.
Cannabis
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1 month ago

Public calls for replacing Santa Rita Jail health care provider as contract nears end

Audits into Wellpath's services have routinely found that the company has continuously fallen short of standards, raising serious concerns about inmate care and safety.
SF parents
Mental health
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1 month ago

Oakland man who killed jail cellmate is not guilty by reason of insanity

Bryson Levy was found not guilty by reason of insanity after killing his cellmate, leading to confinement for mental health treatment.
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3 months ago

Santa Rita Jail inmate dies after being found injured in his cell

An investigation is underway into the death of a 37-year-old inmate at the Santa Rita Jail, identified as Elias Angel Rivera, following reported visible injuries.
Mission District
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