Federal Bureau of Prisons moves to end union protections for its workers
Read full article: Federal Bureau of Prisons moves to end union protections for its workersThe federal Bureau of Prisons it is canceling a collective bargaining agreement with its workers and stripping them of union rights, the latest move by the Trump administration to gut labor protections for federal employees.
Former Westland Sgt. found not guilty in death of inmate, mistrial declared
Read full article: Former Westland Sgt. found not guilty in death of inmate, mistrial declaredWESTLAND, Mich. Former Westland Police Sgt. In October 2018, former Westland officials Buckley and Leah Maynard were charged in the 2017 death of Westland jail inmate William Marshall. In October, 2018, Westland police announced that the internal investigation found Buckley had violated department policies and procedures. RELATED: Westland police sergeant fired after investigation into jail inmates deathA mistrial was declared in the misconduct in office trial of Maynard, a former EMT. Former Westland EMT Matt Dicosola, also charged in Marshalls death, pleaded guilty in August to intentionally placing false information on medical records.
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Westland jail inmate death: Video from inside cell played curing court hearing
Read full article: Westland jail inmate death: Video from inside cell played curing court hearingWESTLAND, Mich. – A preliminary examination hearing was held Monday for three people charged in connection to an inmate's death at the Westland Police Department's jail. Ronald Buckley and Westland paramedics Matt Dicosola and Leah Maynard are charged for their connection to the in-custody jail death of William Marshall. Ronald Buckley and Westland paramedics Matt Dicosola and Leah Maynard at their arraignments. As a result of these policy violations, the employment of Ronald Buckley has been terminated with the city of Westland Police Department. "The Westland Police Department would like to again offer our sincere apology to the William Marshall family.
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Prosecutor charges Westland police sergeant, 2 EMTs in inmate death case
Read full article: Prosecutor charges Westland police sergeant, 2 EMTs in inmate death caseWhile in the presence of the arresting officers, Mr. Marshall spoke and walked normally. At 8:07 a.m., Mr. Marshall was placed back in the jail cell while convulsing, and an inmate tried to come to his aid. Upon arrival, the police found Mr. Porter awake, sniffling, and sitting up in the car. Mr. Porter told the officers that he had some beers, but had not taken drugs and was just tired. The cell video indicates that at 11:24 p.m., he is sitting down with his head in his hands, staring at the floor.