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Experts cite ‘systemic’ lapses in Philly jail care as jury finds city liable in diabetes death

Experts cite ‘systemic’ lapses in Philly jail care as jury finds city liable in diabetes death

March 05, 2026

Jacob and James Jung v. City of Philadelphia

Jacob and James Jung v. City of Philadelphia

March 05, 2026

Jury rules Philly must pay $1.5 million to family of man who died in city jail

Jury rules Philly must pay $1.5 million to family of man who died in city jail

March 03, 2026

Jury awards $1.5 million to family of man who died of diabetes complications in Philly jail

Jury awards $1.5 million to family of man who died of diabetes complications in Philly jail

March 03, 2026

A jury awarded $1.67 million to the sons of a diabetic man who died in a Philly jail

A jury awarded $1.67 million to the sons of a diabetic man who died in a Philly jail

March 03, 2026

Feb. 25: Federal trial opens in death of Philadelphia inmate

Feb. 25: Federal trial opens in death of Philadelphia inmate

February 25, 2026

Court denies man’s freedom after more than 30 years in prison; supporters call decision ‘legally incorrect’ and the fight continues

Court denies man’s freedom after more than 30 years in prison; supporters call decision ‘legally incorrect’ and the fight continues

February 18, 2026

Mar. 2: Pack the Court for Jung v. City of Philadelphia

Mar. 2: Pack the Court for Jung v. City of Philadelphia

February 16, 2026

South Philly Family Takes City to Trial For Lethal Failures that Caused Tragic Death of Diabetic Father

South Philly Family Takes City to Trial For Lethal Failures that Caused Tragic Death of Diabetic Father

February 16, 2026

Jan. 27: Navigating the Post-Conviction Relief Act

Jan. 27: Navigating the Post-Conviction Relief Act

January 21, 2026

“I’ve been following the work of the Abolitionist Law Center for quite a long time. If we’re going to begin the process of eliminating structural racism, we certainly have to start with prisons.”

Angela Y. Davis

Abolitionist Law Center
P.O. Box 23032
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
info@alcenter.org