Jail Death Sparks Legislative Tension | Rochester News

A 62-year-old man died in Monroe County jail from sepsis just nine days after being booked, sparking a state investigation into the jail’s healthcare provider, PrimeCare Medical. Though the county legislature received the report late last year, president Yversha Roman delayed informing colleagues until this month, citing unclear state directives and a recently renewed contract. Now she’s calling for an outside probe — a move some, like fellow Democrat Rachel Barnhart, say was unnecessary and premature. PrimeCare hasn’t responded to inquiries, and Republicans are poised to challenge Roman’s explanation as the legislature grapples with accountability and transparency. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5e3f396c6c594586