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Alabama jail staff didn’t help when she went into labor — other inmates did, lawsuit says - NBC News
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A woman detained in an Alabama jail alleges staff failed to assist her during preterm labor and that other inmates provided care until a guard finally took her to the facility clinic. Her complaint says staff ignored her distress and delayed medical attention, prompting a lawsuit against jail officials. The case reinforces broader concerns about detention conditions and medical neglect, echoing recent reports of harsh custody treatment and infectious disease outbreaks in other facilities.
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