Lieutenant admits he made 'epic mistake' for chaining 20-year-old to Santa Rita Jail door
These newly released Internal Affairs documents provide the first glimpse into how 10 deputies, sergeants and captains viewed the chain of events that transpired that day. It is also the first time that Lt. Craig Cedergren’s thoughts and actions that day have been made public.
These newly released Internal Affairs documents provide the first glimpse into how 10 deputies, sergeants and captains viewed the chain of events that transpired that day. It is also the first time that Lt. Craig Cedergren’s thoughts and actions that day have been made public.
Spot check of Santa Rita Jail shows clean facility, but also reveals myriad of COVID-19 problems
The 13-page assessment written by Mike Brady of Sabot Consulting on July 7, also reveals a myriad of other problems at the jail, including the fact that 30% of newly incarcerated inmates refuse to take COVID-19 tests, but are then allowed to remain in the same group with inmates whose tests came back negative.
The 13-page assessment written by Mike Brady of Sabot Consulting on July 7, also reveals a myriad of other problems at the jail, including the fact that 30% of newly incarcerated inmates refuse to take COVID-19 tests, but are then allowed to remain in the same group with inmates whose tests came back negative.
Santa Rita jail says only 22 inmates now positive for coronavirus
This is a huge drop from the jail's peak of 104 positive cases at the end of last week, which attorneys for the county revealed occurred earlier in early July in the kitchen.
This is a huge drop from the jail's peak of 104 positive cases at the end of last week, which attorneys for the county revealed occurred earlier in early July in the kitchen.
Number of Santa Rita inmates with COVID-19 drops by more than half
No inmates have died from the virus.
No inmates have died from the virus.
Infected Santa Rita inmate describes jail life amid COVID-19 outbreak
One inmate among the 100 infected with coronavirus in Santa Rita jail describes how the outbreak has changed life behind bars.
One inmate among the 100 infected with coronavirus in Santa Rita jail describes how the outbreak has changed life behind bars.
Alameda County sheriff's deputy loses battle with COVID-19
Oscar Rocha, an Alameda County sheriff's deputy, has died from COVID-19. He was 56.
Oscar Rocha, an Alameda County sheriff's deputy, has died from COVID-19. He was 56.
Activists urge for Santa Rita Jail inmates to be released amid COVID-19 outbreak
The latest count shows there are 106 cases of COVID-19 at the jail, including inmates and staff.
The latest count shows there are 106 cases of COVID-19 at the jail, including inmates and staff.
Santa Rita Jail COVID-19 cases soar past 100; judge notes urgent situation
The cases include 41 inmates in unit 25, where the kitchen and laundry workers live, and 56 inmates from unit 22, which is maximum security.
The cases include 41 inmates in unit 25, where the kitchen and laundry workers live, and 56 inmates from unit 22, which is maximum security.
'Deeply concerning:' 40 Santa Rita Jail inmates test positive for coronavirus
"This would certainly be one of the highest number of cases that I think we've seen at once," attorney Kara Janssen said. "This is deeply concerning. It just goes to show the need for constant vigilance on this. There is not a minute you can let up."
"This would certainly be one of the highest number of cases that I think we've seen at once," attorney Kara Janssen said. "This is deeply concerning. It just goes to show the need for constant vigilance on this. There is not a minute you can let up."
Alameda County sheriff ousts lieutenant who authorized chaining Fremont man to jail door
The sheriff had wanted to fire Lt. Craig Cedergren immediately after the IA case was concluded but had to wait for the proper process, which is called a Skelly hearing, to play out
The sheriff had wanted to fire Lt. Craig Cedergren immediately after the IA case was concluded but had to wait for the proper process, which is called a Skelly hearing, to play out
Parents grieve loss of son who died in chains at Santa Rita; sheriff's office moves to fire lieutenant
His parents, Jose Jaime and Gabriala Covarruvias, have filed a federal civil lawsuit against the Alameda County Sheriff's Department for wrongful death.
His parents, Jose Jaime and Gabriala Covarruvias, have filed a federal civil lawsuit against the Alameda County Sheriff's Department for wrongful death.
Body cam footage in Santa Rita jail undercuts deputies' claims about 20-year-old inmate's death
The videos appear to contradict the sheriff’s narrative that Christian Madrigal was violent and needed to be restrained.
The videos appear to contradict the sheriff’s narrative that Christian Madrigal was violent and needed to be restrained.
Alameda County DA finds no criminal wrongdoing with Fremont man's suicide in Santa Rita
The DA said that she did not find it unreasonable that Christian Madrigal was chained to the door by his ankles, but she did find it "concerning" that he was left there unattended to a "fixed object," and these methods do not demonstrate "best practices."
The DA said that she did not find it unreasonable that Christian Madrigal was chained to the door by his ankles, but she did find it "concerning" that he was left there unattended to a "fixed object," and these methods do not demonstrate "best practices."
Fremont 20-year-old chained to Santa Rita Jail door with leg irons, cuffs: coroner's report
Absent from these documents is any body camera footage to provide evidence of what occurred to Christian Madrigal last summer.
Absent from these documents is any body camera footage to provide evidence of what occurred to Christian Madrigal last summer.
Autopsy reveals Santa Rita inmate died of asphyxiation after restraint placed on him
New details emerged Wednesday on the death of a Santa Rita Jail inmate who died of asphyxiation, according to an autopsy, after a restraint called "the wrap" was placed on him.?
New details emerged Wednesday on the death of a Santa Rita Jail inmate who died of asphyxiation, according to an autopsy, after a restraint called "the wrap" was placed on him.?
Female inmates allege they were coerced to have abortions at Santa Rita Jail
Six current and former female inmates at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin?filed suit in federal court in Oakland today alleging that Alameda County?sheriff's deputies mistreated them and in some cases coerced them to have?abortions.
Six current and former female inmates at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin?filed suit in federal court in Oakland today alleging that Alameda County?sheriff's deputies mistreated them and in some cases coerced them to have?abortions.