Inmate of 36 Years Describes Inhumane Treatment in Michigan Prison

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Johnathan Lancaster, inmate at Alger Correctional Facility in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula had a history of mental health issues and stopped eating. His health deteriorated and he was restrained in an observation cell for three days but didn’t receive any emergency medical attention. After 15 days without food or water, Lancaster lost over 50 pounds and died on March 11, 2019…