Georgia
‘Severe Neglect’ To Blame For Man’s Death In Bedbug-Infested Georgia Jail Cell
ATLANTA (AP) — A man who died in a bedbug-infested cell in a Georgia jail’s psychiatric wing “died due to severe neglect,” according to an independent autopsy released Monday by lawyers for his family.
Lashawn Thompson, 35, died in September, three months after he was booked into the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta.
Public outrage over his death spread last month after a lawyer for his family, Michael Harper, released photos of Thompson’s face and body covered in insects.
“Mr. Thompson was neglected to death,” says the autopsy report written by Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr., a former chief medical examiner in Washington, D.C., who is now a professor and chair of the pathology department at Howard University College of Medicine.
The independent autopsy report lists the cause of death as “Complications due to Severe Neglect,” with “Untreated Decompensated Schizophrenia” identified as a contributing cause.
A combination of dehydration, rapid weight loss and malnutrition, complicated by untreated decompensated schizophrenia led to a fatal cardiac arrythmia, the report says.
Because he did not receive necessary medical care or adequate food, water and shelter, his manner of death is homicide, Mitchell wrote.
An earlier report from the Fulton County medical examiner’s office found no obvious signs of trauma on Thompson’s body but noted a “severe bed bug infestation.” It lists his cause of death as “undetermined.”
The new autopsy “confirms that this is one of the most deplorable in-custody deaths in the history of America,” said prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represents the family.
The family’s lawyers and advocates gave credit to Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat, who has publicly called Thompson’s death “absolutely unconscionable.” Labat, who took office in 2021 and has long advocated for a new jail, has said Thompson’s death shows that the current jail cannot provide “safe and humane detention.”
He said in a statement Monday that he hadn’t had a chance to fully review the independent autopsy report but that even before it was issued, “it was painfully clear there were a number of failures that led to Mr. Thompson’s tragic death.”
He said he had already held executive staff responsible by asking for and receiving the resignations of three top staffers. And he said there could be repercussions for anyone found to be negligent once the full investigation is turned over to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
“I remain committed to making sure the Thompson family receives the answers they need and deserve about the unconscionable circumstances surrounding Mr. Thompson’s death,” Labat said.
The family’s lawyers and advocates also called on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to take responsibility and act quickly to fix the problems at the jail and urged the district attorney’s office to bring criminal charges in Thompson’s death. They also called on Gov. Brian Kemp to address a “mental health crisis” in the state.
Thompson had lost 32 pounds, or about 18% of his body weight, during his three months at the Fulton County Jail and showed evidence of dehydration, the report says. In addition to an “innumerable number of insects” all over his body, his hands, feet, fingernails and toenails were filthy, it says.
Medical records from the jail indicate that Thompson received his last dose of the medications he’d been prescribed for his mental health issues 32 days before his death, the report says.
“Mr. Thompson was completely reliant on his caregivers to provide both day-to-day care as well as the acute life-saving care that was needed to save him from the untreated decompensated schizophrenia,” the report says.
The independent autopsy was paid for by the Autopsy Initiative of the Know Your Rights Camp, an initiative started by former NFL star and activist Colin Kaepernick.
National Parks, a vital influence on the American culture have been around since 1872. And while many states in the U.S. benefit from the beauty and attractiveness of the attributes that make a national park a national park, not every state has that honor. There are twenty states that have yet to gain a title, however, it is not due to the lack of personality. Georgia is one such state.
Macon, Georgia is home to a historical park that contains over 17,000 years of historical artifacts. Ocmulgee Mounds is a beautiful grassy piece of land where a variety of Native American cultures have resided for thousands of years. The historic park is known for its cultural history and houses the only spiral staircase mound known to be existing in North America, and has several different nature trails and hikes.
Although the state of Georgia has 11 sites designated by the National Park Service, over 60 parks, and 17 historic sites, an official National Park has been in the works for over 90 years. This week, however, the Peach State took one step closer to having its first national park and preserve. The Ocmulgee Mounds Park and Preserve Establishment Act passed through the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
Concerning the act, U.S. Rep and cosponsor on the bill, Austin Scott elaborates, “This is a bipartisan initiative that goes all the way back to 1934. The Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act would create a historic opportunity to protect important natural and cultural resources, protect hunting and fishing for generations to come, and bring economic opportunities to middle Georgia through the creation of Georgia’s first national park.”
This initiative has been a long time coming and the state is looking forward to highlighting the hidden cultural and ecological gems they have to offer on a nother level.
“Experts estimate the Ocmulgee River corridor is home to 32 mammal species, 170 species of birds, 26 amphibian species, 31 fish species and 35 reptile species.” Environment Georgia, an e
The Ocmulgee Mounds Park and Preserve Establishment Act also takes a step to guaruntee the preservation of the natural life that resides in Macon. “Experts estimate the Ocmulgee River corridor is home to 32 mammal species, 170 species of birds, 26 amphibian species, 31 fish species and 35 reptile species,” environmentalist group, Environment Georgia stated in a release.
As well as preserving the wildlife of Ocmulgee Mounds, this next step in ensuring Georgia’s first National Park will bolster the local economy and allow tourists from across the U.S. to delve into the rich history and culture that Georgia has to offer.
The No. 10 Georgia football team will take on the UMass Minutemen in a Week 13 college football game. Below you can find live updates, analysis, the latest injury news and the score.
Georgia is 8-2 on the season while UMass is 2-8. UMass parted ways with its head coach this week.
Georgia football-UMass live updates, score, analysis for Week 13 game
10 a.m. ET: Georgia football will honor its senior class on Saturday when the Bulldogs take on the UMass. The ceremony will take place prior to Saturday’s game, with festivities starting at 12:23 p.m. ET.
As for the injury front, look for Georgia to be without a few skill players in running back Trevor Etienne and wide receiver Dillon Bell. Etienne is dealing with a rib injury that forced him to miss last week’s game against Tennessee.
Bell left the Tennessee game with an ankle injury. His injury is not expected to force him to miss significant time.
Look for two freshmen to step up in their place. At running back Nate Frazier will once again carry the load for Georgia. He has a rushing touchdown in each of the past three games.
At wide receiver, Nitro Tuggle will look to build off his game against Tennessee.
“Nitro’s responded well. He’s worked hard. He had a good practice today,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said. “I think he gained some confidence from that because he went against a really good defense and he did some nice things. But, I mean, he goes against a good defense every day in practice, and there’s times that he’s been frustrated. I mean, he would tell you openly that he wants to play. He wants to help. All freshmen want to play.”
With Georgia being a massive favorite, the Bulldogs will look to get some young players some reps this weekend. Georgia also has a quick turnaround, as it faces Georgia Tech on Friday.
The Yellow Jackets played on Thursday, beating NC State 30-29.
Georgia football injury report against UMass
- Earnest Greene — shoulder — questionable
- Micah Morris — ankle — questionable
- Dillon Bell — ankle — out
- Roderick Robinson — toe — out
- Branson Robinson — knee — out
- Joseph Jonah-Ajonye — foot — out
- Trevor Etienne — ribs — out
Georgia football-UMass game time for Week 13 game
The Georgia football-UMass game is set for a 12:45 p.m. ET kickoff
Georgia football-UMass TV channel for Week 13 game
The Georgia football-UMass game will air on the SEC Network. Dave Neal and Max Starks will be calling the game.
How to stream Georgia football-UMass game for Week 13
You can watch the Georgia football-Tennessee Tech game online via the WatchESPN app. Click here to watch the game.
Georgia football-UMass odds for Week 13 game
The Georgia football team is a 42.5-point favorite over UMass. The over/under is 55.5.
Matt Painter talks about Kam Jones’ triple-double at Marquette
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So Marquette men’s basketball fans, your Golden Eagles are ranked No. 15 in the country and coming off of a dominant 76-58 victory over No. 6 Purdue.
You can’t wait to watch the next game, right?
Do you want the bad news or the worse news first?
The bad news is the Marquette-Georgia game on Saturday morning is only available through a sports streaming service.
The worse news is that it’s going to cost most viewers about $20 to watch the game.
Because the Marquette-Georgia game in the Bahamas is not a Big East, SEC, ESPN or Fox sponsored event, the game is only available through the streaming service FLO Sports. It doesn’t offer a free trial and regular subscriptions cost $19.99 a month. There’s a discount for students.
Marquette and Georgia are 5-0 heading into Saturday, but the Golden Eagles have played a tougher schedule.
Here’s how to watch and listen to the game:
What channel is Marquette vs Georgia on today?
- Stream: You can stream the game through FLO Sports, which requires a subscription. Subscriptions start at $19.99 a month. A student subscription costs $9.99 a month.
- Announcers: Evan Stockton (play-by-play) and Lexi Ayala (analyst) are calling the action.
Marquette vs Georgia time today
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 23
- Time: 10 a.m. CT
The Marquette vs. Georgia game starts at 10 a.m. at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas.
How can I listen to Marquette vs Georgia on the radio?
- The game’s on ESPN Milwaukee WKTI FM-94.5 in Milwaukee, plus WCUB 980 AM in Two Rivers, WDLB 1450 AM in Marshfield, WSCO 95.3 FM/1570 AM in Appleton and WSCO 99.1 FM in Oshkosh.
- Steve “Homer” True (play-by-play) and Tony Smith (analyst) will call the game.
Is Marquette vs Georgia on SiriusXM Radio?
Yes, the Marquette broadcast is on Channel 390. The Georgia broadcast is available on the Sirius app.
Marquette vs Georgia odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday
- ODDS: Marquette -6.5
- O/U: 152.5
Marquette Golden Eagles basketball schedule 2024-25
All times Central
- Nov. 4: Marquette 102, Stony Brook 62 | Box score | 1-0
- Nov. 8: Marquette 82, George Mason 63 | Box score | 2-0
- Nov. 11: Marquette 70, Central Michigan 62 | Box score | 3-0
- Nov. 15: Marquette 78, Maryland 74 | Box score | 4-0
- Nov. 19: Marquette 76, Purdue 58 | Box score | 5-0
- Nov. 23: vs. Georgia in Nassau, Bahamas, 10 a.m.
- Nov. 27: Stonehill, 8 p.m.
- Nov. 30: Western Carolina, 1 p.m.
- Dec. 4: at Iowa State, 7 p.m.
- Dec. 7: Wisconsin, 12:30 p.m.
- Dec. 14: at Dayton, 6 p.m.
- Dec. 18: Butler, 8 p.m.
- Dec. 21: at Xavier, 11 a.m.
- Dec. 31: at Providence, 5 p.m.
- Jan. 3: Creighton, 8 p.m.
- Jan. 7: Georgetown, 7 p.m.
- Jan. 14: at DePaul, 6 p.m.
- Jan. 18: Xavier, 1 p.m.
- Jan. 21: at Seton Hall, 7 p.m.
- Jan. 24: Villanova, 6 p.m.
- Jan. 28: at Butler, 7:30 p.m.
- Feb. 1: UConn, 7 p.m.
- Feb. 4: at St. John’s, 5:30 p.m.
- Feb. 8: at Creighton, 1 p.m.
- Feb. 11: DePaul, 7:30 p.m.
- Feb. 18: Seton Hall, 8 p.m.
- Feb. 21: at Villanova, 6 p.m.
- Feb. 25: Providence, 6 p.m.
- March 1: at Georgetown, 7 p.m.
- March 5: at UConn, 7:30 p.m.
- March 8: St. John’s, TBA
- March 12-15: Big East tournament, New York
- Record: 5-0
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