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When preventable infections turn deadly behind bars

When preventable infections turn deadly behind bars

Update: 2025-11-20
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A USA TODAY exclusive investigation found thousands of in-custody deaths that could have been easily prevented. USA TODAY Investigative Data Reporter Austin Fast explains what the records reveal about sepsis, medical neglect and the human cost for families left behind. He shares stories from jails and prisons across the country, including people who died waiting for basic care and inmates who feared punishment for asking for help.

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When preventable infections turn deadly behind bars

When preventable infections turn deadly behind bars