Justice Sought for Inmate’s Death | Charleston News

A judge has approved a $700,000 partial settlement for the family of Nathan Kennedy, who died within three hours of arriving at the North Central Regional Jail in 2023 after an altercation. His attorneys say he was ignored for withdrawal symptoms and violently subdued when he called for help — pepper-sprayed, handcuffed, and left without medical care. This follows a similar 2019 inmate death that resulted in a $1 million payout, fueling calls for systemic reform. The legal team now plans to sue the jail’s medical provider, arguing correctional facilities must protect health, not endanger lives. 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/8b9ca24ec6db3658