Two Tarrant County jailers were fired in connection with the death of Anthony Johnson Jr., who died after a struggle in the Tarrant County Jail on April 21. Video evidence shows one of the correction officers kneeling on Johnson's back while he was restrained. Following the incident, the jailers were reinstated and placed on administrative leave. The Tarrant County sheriff has faced significant criticism, with activists and commissioners calling for his resignation and urging improved communication and policy changes within the jail. Additionally, three mentally ill inmates at the Tarrant County Jail have died of thirst, despite having access to water fountains in their cells. The sheriff's office has been scrutinized for its handling of these incidents, with jailers claiming no responsibility to ensure prisoners drink and one family filing a lawsuit. The sheriff reinstates and suspends jail employees fired after in-custody deaths.
Tarrant County Sheriff addresses botched firings of jailers involved in inmate's in-custody death https://t.co/JiyPYtpbzE
31-year-old Anthony Ray Johnson died after a struggle in the Tarrant County Jail on April 21. Video shows one of the correction officers kneeling on his back while he was restrained. https://t.co/sSZM8Udv3c
A funeral was held Friday for an inmate who died after a scuffle with Tarrant County jailers. https://t.co/DNgmXisVRm
‘How dare you take that oath?’ Family calls out Tarrant jail medical staff in inmate’s death https://t.co/5dxGLq97Se
Tarrant County jailers fired after in-custody death reinstated, put on leave https://t.co/UvZry0QRd7
‘He’s going to become a hero.’ Family and friends remember man who died in Tarrant jail https://t.co/37VgQ2RdKv
‘How dare you take that oath?’ Family calls out Tarrant jail nurses in inmate’s death https://t.co/Zap6p9XSnE
Tarrant County Sheriff walks through moments surrounding inmate's death: CBS News Texas exclusive https://t.co/tLhVd5gW2d
Tarrant County sheriff reinstates, suspends jail employees fired after in-custody death https://t.co/l6lXwkPcWj
Fired Tarrant jailers connected to death of Anthony Johnson reinstated, on admin leave https://t.co/KkmfXkeXqN
BREAKING: Tarrant Co. jailer, supervisor fired over inmate death have been reinstated, placed on administrative leave https://t.co/asfn9Y6Jlw
All three were mentally ill, and Tarrant County jailers say they have no responsibility to ensure prisoners drink. One family has sued. @wfaa https://t.co/whstpnMHQ8
Tarrant County commissioner supports calls for sheriff’s resignation following jail death https://t.co/ZYK6iclfP0
Three inmates at the Tarrant County Jail have died of thirst, despite having access to water fountains in their cells. How could this happen? https://t.co/KDCvDqtc7W
Tarrant County commissioners, citizens push for change in jail following inmate deaths https://t.co/MYLout6svl
The recent death of an inmate at the Tarrant County jail has commissioners taking a closer look at its policies and procedures. https://t.co/pcDtfCi2vD
Activists angered by the Tarrant County sheriff’s management of the county jail are calling for his resignation. https://t.co/bpigX8wGOu
Tarrant commissioners urge sheriff’s office to improve communication following jail death https://t.co/X52tCUuzfY
NEW: Family of infant who died after Tarrant County Jail birth gets 'record setting' settlement from county commissioners. https://t.co/E3Ltj6SuTh
What can video tell of Tarrant County inmate’s death? Use of force experts weigh in https://t.co/bbdTotlXxw
Two Tarrant County jailers fired in connection with the death of Anthony Johnson Jr. https://t.co/YQSQexryte