BROWARD COUNTY: NAACP Requests DOJ Probe Into Broward County Jail Deaths

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – The NAACP has called for a federal investigation into the Broward County Sheriff’s Office over the management of county jails, where 21 recent deaths in custody have occurred. This includes four deaths within the last month alone. Two families have come forward to share their stories of loss as they seek answers. Christina Kirk’s brother, Joseph Kirk, 34, died while an inmate at the Broward County Main Jail just over a …

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Inmate Deaths Spark NAACP Outrage: Broward County Jails Under Fire for 21 Fatalities Since 2021

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) addressed the issue of inmate deaths in Broward County jails during a news conference held in partnership with Broward County Public Defender Gordon Weekes. The NAACP expressed concerns over the deaths of 21 individuals while in custody since 2021, calling attention to the need for accountability and justice in the handling of detainees. NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson emphasized the …

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