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Cities Across OC Consider Joining Sheriff Barnes’ Challenge To Coronavirus Jail Court Orders

Safety, Security & Justice
By Brandon Pho | December 21, 2020

Cities planning to hold special meetings today to discuss the issue include Los Alamitos, Westminster, Irvine, Dana Point, Mission Viejo, and San Clemente, among others. 

Judge Orders Half of OC Jail Inmates Removed From Group Living Areas Amid New Outbreak

Orange County Coronavirus
By Nick Gerda | December 11, 2020

Judge Peter Wilson found Sheriff Don Barnes failed to protect medically vulnerable inmates. Barnes is looking at filing an appeal.

OC Jail Deaths Count Highest in 2020 of the Last 4 Years; None From COVID-19

Safety, Security & Justice
By Hosam Elattar | September 24, 2020

Twelve people have died in Sheriff’s Department-run jails this year — more than in any of the last four years — and the OC Health Care Agency says no inmate has died from Coronavirus.

U.S. Supreme Court Puts Brakes on Order Requiring Six-Foot Distancing at OC Jails

Orange County Coronavirus
By Nick Gerda | August 5, 2020

The U.S. Supreme Court granted a request by OC sheriff officials to block a federal judge’s order requiring physical distancing and other pandemic safety measures at the OC jails

Hunger Strike Grips OC Jails Over Holiday Break Due to Lack of Visitations And Hot Meals

OC jail hunger strike
By Hosam Elattar | July 6, 2020

Since the pandemic started, inmates held in OC are refusing to eat until they are given back dining room privileges and family visitations.

Federal Judge Orders Soap, Six-Foot Distancing for Orange County Inmates

Orange County Coronavirus
By Spencer Custodio | May 27, 2020

U.S. District Judge Jesus Bernal noted medically vulnerable inmates could die if safety measures, like increased sanitation and access to more soap, aren’t implemented.

Nearly 100 OC Inmates Positive for Coronavirus, Public Employee Union Concerned Over Lack of Equipment

Safety, Security & Justice
By Spencer Custodio | April 28, 2020

Nearly 100 Orange County inmates have the novel coronavirus, raising concerns of the public employees union for an alleged lack of personal protective equipment from the County.

OC District Attorney Fighting Release of Nearly 300 People During Pandemic [April 14 Coronavirus Update]

Orange County Coronavirus
By Spencer Custodio | April 14, 2020

While Orange County District Attorney is fighting bail release on roughly 300 inmates, OC officials are trying to figure out who will pay the rest of the hotel bill for homeless people during the pandemic.

Castellanos: El Sheriff Puede Salvar Vidas y Detener COVID19, Pero Se Necesitará Valentía Para Cambiar

Community Opinion
By Gianni Castellanos | April 13, 2020

El Sheriff tiene antecedentes de negligencia. Numerosas muertes innecesarias en custodia, un escandalosos desprecio por el público y un estrangulamiento temerario sobre la política del condado ponen de alto una cultura de violencia y cuidados inhumanos. No se puede confiar en la OCSD con la vida y la salud de nuestra comunidad.

Castellanos: The Sheriff Can Save Lives and Stop COVID19, But It Will Take Bravery To Change

Community Opinion
By Gianni Castellanos | April 13, 2020

The OC Sheriff has a history of negligence. Numerous unnecessary in-custody deaths, a scandalous disregard for the public, and a fear-mongering stranglehold over county politics expose a culture of violence and inhumane care. OCSD cannot be trusted with the lives and health of our community.

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