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Nine Wisconsin Prison Staff Charged in Inmate Deaths, Sparking Calls for Reform

Charges follow investigation into Waupun Correctional Institution where four inmates died under questionable circumstances.

  • Former Warden Randall Hepp and eight other staff members face charges related to the deaths of two inmates.
  • Dean Hoffmann and Tyshun Lemons' deaths did not result in charges despite family outrage.
  • Ongoing investigations include potential contraband smuggling by prison staff.
  • State lawmakers consider increased oversight and potential prison closures.
  • Governor Evers orders a comprehensive report on internal investigations.
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