Michigan lawmakers are calling for accountability at the state’s only women’s prison, Huron Valley, following testimony on poor conditions.
Issues raised include toxic mold, rampant drug use, inadequate health care, and inmate deaths.
Former employees testified that staff who report problems face retaliation and that some staff are believed to be bringing in drugs.
LANSING — Michigan lawmakers from both parties called for accountability at Michigan’s only prison for women on Tuesday, Feb. 24 after hearing 90 minutes of testimony about toxic mold, rampant drug use and availability, shoddy health care and inmate deaths.
