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Family wants jail held accountable for inmate death
The family of a former Fulton County inmate who died at the jail earlier this year, wants the sheriff to provide better medical care for detainees. Jailers found Montay Stinson unresponsive in his jail cell in July, after he reportedly complained of severe chest and stomach pain.
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - The family of former Fulton County inmate Montay Stinson held a press conference on Tuesday to discuss his death.
Stinson, 40, was found unresponsive in his cell around 11:45 p.m. July 31. Jail and medical personnel were unable to revive him. Stinson had no obvious signs of an injury at the time of his death.
"Sheriff, my brother's blood is on your hands. It's on your hands, sir," said Kimyotta Stinson, family member.
Stinson was arrested by the Atlanta Public Schools Police Department and was booked into the jail on Oct. 5 on a second-degree burglary charge. He had a bond set at $3,000, according to jail officials.
During the press conference, representatives of Stinson's family revealed that Stinson had complained about stomach and chest pain to his family prior to his death. He also told his family members that he had requested medical attention but did not receive any. Additionally, he complained about the conditions inside of the jail.
"It is up to you to do your sworn duty and make this right. Too many men and women are dying at the hands of Fulton County Jail," Stinson said.
Stinson's cause of death was reportedly listed as natural with hypertensive cardiovascular disease as an underlying condition. The report also noted that Stinson had a minor head injury at the time of his death. However, the family says they have not seen the autopsy report and they would like a copy so that they can get a second opinion.
"I'm upset, mad and angry that individuals are in jail and yet being in jail here in Fulton County seems to be some type of death wish," said civil rights activist John C. Barnett.
The family is also questioning how the jail staff knew there was a problem with Stinson. Initially, there was a report that said Stinson had a cellmate. But, that information is allegedly missing from the final report.
"Adequate and timely treatment of medical conditions is not being met," said family attorney Kenneth Muhammad.
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Family wants jail held accountable for inmate death
The family of a former Fulton County inmate who died at the jail earlier this year, wants the sheriff to provide better medical care for detainees. Jailers found Montay Stinson unresponsive in his jail cell in July, after he reportedly complained of severe chest and stomach pain.
Civil rights activist John Barnett opened the press conference by pointing out that he was almost in the same spot 20 days ago talking about another dead inmate during a press conference. Barnett, who lives in North Carolina, said he would keep coming back until someone hears their cries about why Black men are dying at a rapid rate inside Fulton County Jail.
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"It was hard for me to bury my brother and I have to stand here and speak about it instead of enjoying life with him," said Stinson.
The Fulton County Jail is currently under investigation by the Department of Justice. At least 10 inmates of the jail have died so far in 2023. One of those inmates was covered in bed bugs and insects at the time of his death. Others have died as a result of violence.