Michael Broadway, a 51-year-old inmate at Stateville Correctional Center in Chicago, died in custody last week during a heat wave. Broadway, who had earned a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University while incarcerated, passed away on June 19. His death has sparked significant criticism of the conditions at Stateville, a nearly century-old prison. Advocates and friends of Broadway have raised concerns about the medical response he received and are calling for the immediate closure of the prison.
.@NUPrisonEd grad Michael Broadway's death last week is sparking outrage among advocates + loved ones about the conditions at Stateville - which is set to be torn down and rebuilt in a years-long process, with few details set so far. By @JeremyGorner + me: https://t.co/ZHStyaicKK
Advocates call for immediate closure of Illinois Stateville Prison after inmate dies Michael Broadway died at Stateville this week, about seven months after earning his college degree while incarcerated https://t.co/LrAtBJDUlw
The death of a 51-year-old man incarcerated at Stateville Correctional Center last week amplified concerns among prison rights advocates over the living conditions at the nearly century-old prison. https://t.co/qH5Wiu4ZmE
Inmate’s death during heat wave ramps up criticism of conditions at Stateville https://t.co/boaIVtRfZ0
Death of incarcerated man during heat wave ramps up criticism of conditions at Stateville https://t.co/vT1Vk2R04M
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Chicago inmate dies before Stateville prison set to close https://t.co/Thq6GjpBJR https://t.co/uaijxxkOWG
Michael Broadway, who was incarcerated at Stateville, died in custody last week. His friends who witnessed the death said "he didn't have to die." https://t.co/1zapCqirOP
Just In: Michael Broadway received a bachelor’s degree last year from Northwestern University while incarcerated. On June 19, the 51-year-old died while in custody and his family and friends are questioning the medical response. https://t.co/HErk55FHw0
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