Overview

• Maurice Monk was found dead in his Santa Rita Jail cell in 2021 after allegedly being neglected for days while in medical distress.
• Nine deputies and two medical staffers have been charged with felony dependent adult abuse, with three also facing charges of falsifying documents.
• Monk's family received a $7 million settlement last year, and they view the charges as a step toward accountability.
• Outgoing DA Pamela Price initiated the charges as part of her efforts to hold law enforcement accountable for in-custody deaths.
• The future of these charges is uncertain, as Price's recall raises questions about her successor's commitment to pursuing the case.