Civil rights attorney highlights mental health care issues at Harris County Jail after another inmate death

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Civil rights attorney highlights mental health care issues at Harris County Jail after another inmate death
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The mother of the inmate who died over the weekend said her son had mental issues that the jail knew about, and he was being bullied after being placed in general population.

Ramon Thomas, 30, was found unresponsive with a low pulse in his cell on Saturday, according to authorities.Over the weekend, 30-year-old Ramon Thomas died after suffering from a medical emergency at the jail.

Thomas was found unresponsive with a low pulse in his cell on Saturday. Deputies said medical staff attempted to save him, but he was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. “Mental health care in the Harris County Jail is not being treated correctly,” said civil rights attorney Randall Kallinen.

Bailey says her son’s death is not adding up. She said he had mental issues but overall was physically healthy.

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