In April 2007, Jailer Wilford Jerome Reed was implicated in the case of Mitchell Vinson Harper, who was arrested and detained in the Lawrence County Jail. Harper exhibited severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms, such as hallucinations and difficulty walking. Reed, along with other jail staff, was informed of Harper’s deteriorating condition but failed to secure necessary medical attention. Harper died on April 28, 2007, from complications related to alcohol withdrawal. A lawsuit was filed against Reed and others, alleging deliberate indifference to Harper’s serious medical needs, in violation of constitutional rights. This case underscored the critical importance of providing adequate medical care to inmates.
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