ACLU Alleges 'Medieval Abuse' In LA Jail

ACLU Alleges 'Medieval Abuse' In LA Jail

The Men's Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles fosters a "culture of violence and fear" that allows guards to routinely deliver brutal beatings to prisoners, resulting in broken bones and other severe injuries, the ACLU alleged in a report released Wednesday.

In the 64-page report uncovering "30 years of medieval abuse," the authors described an atmosphere in which inmates fear retaliation if they speak out, allowing guards to abuse them with little restraint.

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