Alameda County DA Charges 11 in 2021 Jail Death Case

Outgoing DA Pamela Price files charges against deputies and medical staff for neglect in Maurice Monk's death, amid uncertainty over her successor's stance.

• 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.

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