Wisconsin Prison Warden and Staff Charged After Inmate Deaths

Four inmate deaths at Waupun Correctional Institution lead to charges of misconduct and abuse against warden and eight staff members.

Warden Randall Hepp and eight staff members face charges following investigations into four inmate deaths.
Charges include misconduct in public office and felony inmate abuse, with three staff also charged with misconduct.
One inmate's death was ruled a homicide due to malnutrition and dehydration, while another died from a stroke after being left unattended for 12 hours.
The state Department of Corrections and federal authorities are conducting ongoing investigations into the prison's operations.
Governor Tony Evers and state lawmakers call for accountability and potential prison closures in response to the charges.