9 inmate deaths already this year bring renewed scrutiny of L.A. County jail conditions
- Posted on February 11, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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9 inmate deaths already this year bring renewed scrutiny of L.A. County jail conditions
Facing a pending lawsuit from the California Attorney General's office over dire conditions in the jail system, officials at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said they are taking steps to improve the intake process and screen for health issues amid a recent spate of deaths.
