West Virginia Jails Under Fire | Charleston News

West Virginia’s justice system is under fire as a civil rights attorney exposes a deadly spike in inmate deaths behind bars, with families struggling to seek accountability. A decades-old legal path allowing direct lawsuits against the state is now being shut down by officials, potentially blocking families from holding the system responsible. One harrowing case details an inmate beaten, pepper-sprayed, and tasered after just hours in custody — raising alarms about jail safety. The state argues only individual officers should be sued, risking their livelihoods while weakening systemic accountability. The Supreme Court is now weighing this critical decision, with advocates pushing for statewide body cameras to restore transparency — all while families wait for answers that could change 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/7280172afab303fc