Attorneys plan federal lawsuit against Oklahoma County Jail after delayed releases, News 4 investigation
Attorneys are preparing a federal lawsuit against the Oklahoma County Jail due to unconstitutional delays in releasing inmates after court orders.Summary
Following a News 4 investigation, two attorneys, Travis Vernier and Annie Rynning, plan to file a federal lawsuit against the Oklahoma County Jail for violating inmates’ constitutional rights by delaying their releases. The suit stems from cases like Ashley Bailey, who was held for five days after a judge ordered her release, and Selvan Lucas, who experienced a similar delay. The attorneys argue that these delays are not isolated incidents, citing data showing inmates are routinely held beyond their release dates, even after posting bond. Jail officials previously attributed the issue to staffing problems, but the attorneys contend the problem is systemic. The lawsuit seeks court orders to improve staffing, monitoring, and ensure timely releases, with some suggesting federal intervention may be necessary to address the jail’s issues, which they describe as the worst and most dangerous in America. The attorneys emphasize that even those who have accepted responsibility for their actions deserve to be treated justly and released when ordered by a judge.
(Source：Kfor)