Families forced to wait months to learn how loved ones died while Public Defender said delays make it 'almost impossible' to investigate homicide cases
A total of 150 juveniles are currently held at youth detention centers across San Diego County. Juveniles can suffer from long-term physical and mental health issues when they endure long periods of isolation and detention.
The violations were documented in a January report from the Board of State and Community Corrections. County officials have agreed to improve their practices and said corrective changes have begun.
Among the six deputies the eight-person jury found negligent was former San Diego deputy Richard Fischer, who is currently in jail after pleading guilty in 2019.