Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre
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Latest death at EMDC under investigation by London police, regional coronerOn Friday around 7:30 a.m., EMS received reports of a man in medical distress after the inmate was found unresponsive in his cell. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.CanadaFeb 20
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Ontario to pay $33M in proposed settlement for class actions over London jail conditionsUnder the proposed settlement, which still requires a judge's approval, the province will pay nearly $32.8 million to class members detained at the jail during a 12-year period.CanadaApr 25, 2023
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Investigation underway after EMDC records 2nd inmate death of year, 21st since 2009The identity of the victim was not provided by police, and a request to the Ministry of the Solicitor General for comment was not responded to by publication time.CanadaNov 17, 2022
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Delayed inquest into 2017 death of EMDC inmate to go forward in NovemberThe province says a five-day inquest into the death of Murray James Davis at the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre will move forward on Nov. 21.CanadaOct 21, 2022
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Investigations launched into death of inmate at EMDC, the facility’s 20th since 2009A provincial spokesperson confirmed that an inmate at the London, Ont., jail died in hospital on Tuesday after correctional staff found the man in medical distress.CanadaSep 14, 2022
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131 COVID cases confirmed at EMDC since outbreak declared on Jan. 4: MLHUThe health unit declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the jail on Jan. 4. In that time, at least 83 cases involving inmates and 48 involving staff have been reported.HealthJan 21, 2022
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SIU clears OPP in death of Brandon Marchant at EMDCWhile the SIU cleared provincial police, the ministry of the solicitor general is still investigating the death in relation to EMDC.CrimeAug 17, 2021
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Ontario solicitor general’s EMDC visit left OPSEU head disappointedThomas says Solicitor General Sylvia Jones met with EMDC management and spoke with two members of OPSEU. He'd like her to return to tour the jail with OPSEU leadership.CanadaAug 6, 2021
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Ontario needs to bring all parties together to address issues at EMDC: OPSEU headWhile concern is longstanding, tensions appear to have escalated in recent months amid a dispute over a memorial outside the jail and a recent rally following another inmate death.PoliticsJul 29, 2021
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Solicitor General plans visit to EMDC after union calls for help in protecting jail staffOPSEU's letter to the solicitor general came days after thousands rallied outside the jail, including hundreds of bikers, after the latest inmate death.CanadaJul 23, 2021
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