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Federal judge denies release of Dallas County inmates as 153 jailed test positive for coronavirus


April 28, 2020

A federal judge on Monday denied releasing any inmates from the Dallas County jail after a week’s worth of testimony painted a grim portrait of the conditions and how inconsistent information and practices created a culture of fear. Lawyers for the nine plaintiffs who filed the lawsuit hope a more detailed opinion will provide a path forward for their case and new …

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