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Covid-19: Prisoners bang on walls protesting against casual handling of infected inmates in US jails

Family members and advocates at the vigil outside mourned the death of 47-year-old San Diego federal inmate Victor Cruz, who died of Covid-19.

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Sep 29, 2020 · 08:36 pm

Inmates at MCC in San Diego bang on their windows while a vigil of family members and advocates takes place outside. 400 out of 562 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 at the federal jail. pic.twitter.com/hyChTauHoa

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