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5 people died in Boston's jails July-Dec. '21. Shacoby Kenny was killed by COs on 12/7/25. Suspend the officers & demand releases + accountability!

Miranda presses Healey to act after inmate’s death at South Bay - Dorchester Reporter
Miranda presses Healey to act after inmate’s death at South Bay - Dorchester Reporter
Senator sounds alarm on Shacoby Kenny death, other fatalities in Mass. jails and prisons
Suffolk County inmate who died in custody was beaten, witnesses say
Suffolk County inmate who died in custody was beaten, witnesses say
Protesters call for transparency following in-custody death of Shacoby Kenny | GBH
Protesters call for transparency following in-custody death of Shacoby Kenny | GBH
DA, Boston police investigate death of Suffolk County inmate - masslive.com
DA, Boston police investigate death of Suffolk County inmate - masslive.com
Detainee dies after incident inside Suffolk County jail
Detainee dies after incident inside Suffolk County jail
Statement of Boston City Councilor-at-Large Santana on the Death of Shacoby Kenny
In Boston, probe ongoing after South Bay inmate dies following altercation with officers
In Boston, probe ongoing after South Bay inmate dies following altercation with officers
Investigation underway after death of inmate at Suffolk County House of Correction – Boston 25 News
Investigation underway after death of inmate at Suffolk County House of Correction – Boston 25 News
Former Suffolk corrections officer charged with raping an inmate - The Boston Globe (Sept. 19, 2025)
Former Suffolk corrections officer charged with raping an inmate - The Boston Globe (Sept. 19, 2025)
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Dying on the Sheriff's Watch | WBUR
Dying on the Sheriff's Watch | WBUR
WBUR: Suffolk County Sheriff reports 5th prisoner death this year (Dec. 14, 2021)
We don't need a new jail - we need to release people! Sign the Petition to ask your legislators to support a pause on new jail and prison construction!
WBUR: Prisoner Dies At Nashua Street Jail In Boston (Sept. 17, 2021)
WBUR: Suffolk County Sheriff Investigating Deaths Of 3 People In Custody (Aug. 5, 2021)
Boston Globe: Three people died at a Boston jail. Their families are desperate for answers (Aug. 17, 2021)
The Suffolk Sheriff got $1.8M extra for a "regional lockup" in the FY2021 State Budget.
The Judiciary Committee is hearing a bill to allow a "regional keep safe" program where people would be taken to Suffolk County jail upon arrest from surrounding towns. Tell your legislator to oppose the bill!
Justice for Ayesha Johnson | Facebook Page Coordinated by Family
There is a crisis of medical neglect in MA jails. Read or listen to "Dying on the Sheriff's Watch" by WBUR (4 part series published March 2020)
CBS Boston: I-Team: Suffolk County Correction Officer Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Inmate (May 30, 2019)
CBS Boston: Corrections Officer Charged With Having Sex With Inmate Held On $20K Bail (June 23, 2016)
Boston Herald: Suffolk Co. jail guard held on bail in alleged rape of prisoner (Nov. 26, 2008)
Prison Legal News: Guards Abusing Prisoners in Boston Leads to Jury Awards and Disciplinary Action (Dec. 15, 2003)
Boston.com: Guard brutality called rampant (May 24, 2001)
Boston.com: Sexual abuse in Suffolk prison (May 23, 2001)
Boston.com: A prison guard impregnates an inmate (May 23, 2001)
Associated Press: Fourth guard fired after charges of sex with inmate (Oct. 19, 1999)

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