Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers Files Class Action Suit Against the Wayne County Criminal Justice Center for Excessive Detention Practices
Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers recently filed a class action lawsuit against the Wayne County Criminal Justice Center (CJC) and others, over excessive detention practices. In one instance, Liam West-Campau was held for six additional days after his release was ordered, in direct violation of his rights.
"We believe Wayne County's criminal justice system has long been plagued by excessive detention practices, with the new criminal justice center continuing this troubling pattern. Our client, along with others in similar situations, was unlawfully denied timely release in clear violation of his 14th Amendment rights. Those responsible for these excessive detentions must be held accountable. We suspect that many others have experienced similar violations over the years and encourage anyone who believes their rights have been infringed upon to come forward."
- PMPBR attorneys Megan Bonanni and Kevin Carlson, and Dean Elliott of the Law Offices of Dean Elliott PLC
Our firm is dedicated to fighting for justice and ensuring that the rights of all individuals are upheld. By taking on this case, Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers aims to bring attention to these injustices and push for meaningful reforms. Our commitment to advocating for those affected by these practices is unwavering, as we seek to protect the freedoms of every individual impacted by this flawed system. If you, or anyone you know, has experienced excessive detention at the Wayne County CJC or other facilities, please contact us.
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Detroit Free Press: Lawsuit: Inmate kept 6 days beyond release when Wayne Co. jail staff couldn't locate him
Detroit Metro Times: New Wayne County Jail faces class-action lawsuit over unlawful detentions, dangerous conditions
The Detroit News: Man held in Wayne County Jail for 6 days after judge orders release files class action lawsuit
ABC 7: Class action lawsuit filed against new Wayne County Jail
CBS News Detroit: Wayne County Criminal Justice Center faces lawsuit claiming facility held inmates past release dates
Hoodline: Wayne County Criminal Justice Center Hit with Lawsuit Over Unlawful Detainment and Dangerous Conditions
Law360: 'Chaos' At New Mich. Jail Is Forcing Longer Stays, Suit Says