Lawsuit against the Arizona Department of Corrections
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Arizona Department of Corrections.
The results of a yearlong 12 News investigation are cited in the huge class action lawsuit.
The lawsuit specifically names department of corrections director Charles Ryan and the D-O-C's health services director Richard Pratt of violating the constitutional rights of prisoners. The two men are accused of failing to provide adequate mental, medical and dental care for prisoners-in some cases it led to tragic consequences.
Attorneys for the ACLU say sick prisoners begged for care. And were told "it's all in your head" and "pray" to be cured.
The ACLU of Arizona says our 12 News investigation played a pivotal role in exposing violations of the 8th amendment dealing with cruel and unusual punishment.
The results of a yearlong 12 News investigation are cited in the huge class action lawsuit.
The lawsuit specifically names department of corrections director Charles Ryan and the D-O-C's health services director Richard Pratt of violating the constitutional rights of prisoners. The two men are accused of failing to provide adequate mental, medical and dental care for prisoners-in some cases it led to tragic consequences.
Attorneys for the ACLU say sick prisoners begged for care. And were told "it's all in your head" and "pray" to be cured.
The ACLU of Arizona says our 12 News investigation played a pivotal role in exposing violations of the 8th amendment dealing with cruel and unusual punishment.
Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/12news/news/articles/2012/03/06/20120306DOC-ACLU-lawsuit.html#ixzz1oRpIB1TO
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