By Web Desk
Dec 23, 2020 2:53 PM
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) -- A federal judge wants more answers regarding a COVID-19 outbreak at the Vigo County Jail.
The American Civil Liberties Union filed suit against Sheriff John Plasse and other Vigo County officials earlier this on behalf of inmate Jauston Huerta after more than 100 inmates tested positive for the virus, including an inmate who died.
Vigo County officials filed a status report Dec. 18 at the request of Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson, answering various questions regarding COVID-19 at the jail.
According to the court documents, 108 inmates tested positive for the coronavirus. Inmates who tested positive are housed separately from those who tested negative, and the entire jail is on lockdown to prevent further spread.