The tragic story of Jared Jon Bell, a man who died by suicide in the Travis County Jail, has led to his brother Mark Bell filing a wrongful death lawsuit against Travis County as per CBS Austin.
The federal lawsuit, alleges violations of constitutional rights, including Jared Bell's right to adequate medical and mental health care. The suit contends that Travis County's failure to remove potential suicide hazards and poor training of jail staff contributed to Jared Bell's death on February 8, 2022.
Mark Bell is seeking compensation for pain and suffering, loss of life, and funeral expenses on behalf of his late brother's estate, reported CBS Austin.
