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J’Allen Jones Death Sparks Prison Reform Push | Hartford News
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A harrowing video of J’Allen Jones’ final moments in prison has finally been released, sparking outrage after years of advocacy. The footage shows corrections officers forcibly stripping him, hooding him, spraying him with pepper spray, and restraining him on a bed — while he gasps for air and begs for water before going unresponsive. Though the medical examiner ruled his death a homicide, citing asthma and excessive force, prosecutors declined to press charges. Jones, 31, was undergoing mental health monitoring when officers attempted a strip search he resisted — unaware they were triggering a life-threatening asthma attack. It took over seven minutes for staff to realize he was in danger. His family, still grieving, urges viewers to watch the video and demand accountability from elected officials. The Department of Correction has pledged new mental health training and support teams, acknowledging the failures that led to this tragedy.
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