A 35-year-old inmate detained in a federal jail in New York City died Wednesday after guards pepper-sprayed him and forcibly removed him from his cell, the Federal Bureau of Prisons said
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When medical staff at the jail responded to the situation, they found Floyd unresponsive and initiated life-saving measures, BOP said. Staff requested emergency medical services and Floyd was transported to a local hospital, where he was subsequently pronounced dead, according to the BOP’s statement.
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, a Democrat whose district includes MDC Brooklyn, called on the jail to maintain all security video footage of Floyd’s unit for review. The detention center is notorious for its abhorrent conditions and operational issues, and has made national headlines for its inadequate response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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