Alabama Jail Medical Staff Indicted in Mentally Ill Inmate’s Death
Five medical employees at an Alabama jail have been indicted in connection with the death of Tony Mitchell, a mentally ill man who died of hypothermia in January 2023. The indictment charges a former jail medical supervisor, a jail health services administrator, and three licensed practical nurses with conspiracy against rights and deprivation of rights. Mitchell was held in a concrete cell for two weeks with no bedding or clothing, and the jail’s medical staff failed to provide adequate care despite concerns from corrections officers. This indictment is part of a larger investigation, bringing the total number of people charged to 25, which includes charges against jail leadership and deputies, with previous indictments depicting a culture of abuse.
John Q. Hosedrinker