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Wednesday
Jun022010

Report Cites Problems That Led To Prison Death

An investigation into the death of a woman in a Vermont prison reveals problems with communication and health care staffing. The Rutland Herald says a report released last week by the nonprofit group Disability Rights Vermont found the death of 23-year-old Ashley Ellis of Rutland could have been prevented if the Department of Corrections and the health care contractor Prison Health Services had done a better job.

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