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Huron Valley Correctional Facility faces scrutiny after inmate's death

Family members, advocates, and lawmakers are raising concerns about conditions at the Huron Valley Correctional Facility for women, following reports and lawsuits alleging mold exposure, unauthorized filming, and inadequate medical care. A state hearing is scheduled to investigate these issues, with hopes of initiating policy changes and greater oversight. Susan, the mother of Jennifer Wallace, who died after being hospitalized with sepsis, blames the facility for her daughter's worsening health. Advocates and local lawmakers, including State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky, are pushing for reforms to improve medical care and facility conditions.