A judge has dismissed charges against six people in the death of a Michigan prisoner who lost 50 pounds over two weeks and died of dehydration while being restrained.
Lancaster, 38, was in prison for robbery and gun crimes in the Detroit area. He had a history of mental illness and showed symptoms while at Alger, including paranoia, anxiety, loss of appetite and insomnia, his family said.
Nebel said Department of Corrections policies at the time may have contributed to a “perfect storm” and Lancaster’s death,Charges were dismissed against the nurses and Scott Sprader and Benny Mercier, who were high-ranking prison officials. Different charges are pending against two corrections officers.
Six people were fired and several more were disciplined after Lancaster’s death. The Corrections Department referred the case to Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office is “evaluating its next steps,” spokesman Danny Wimmer said Monday.Separately, Lancaster’s family reached a $2.6 million settlement in 2021 after suing prison health staff and private contractors.
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