Federal investigators have found a culture of systemic abuse and neglect at one of Chicago’s most notorious prisons. In a new report, prosecutors found numerous cases of physical violence against prisoners by jail guards at Cook County Jail. Last year, a prisoner was handcuffed and beaten after he exposed himself to a female guard. In 2006, a prisoner’s leg was amputated after his infection went untreated. Prosecutors say they’ll take legal action unless conditions at Cook County Jail are drastically improved.
Probe Finds Widespread Abuse at Chicago Prison
HeadlineJul 18, 2008