An independent investigation into the Cuyahoga County Jail by the US Marshals found inhumane conditions for inmates, including food used as punishment, unsanitary living spaces, excessive use of force and inadequate medical and mental health care. On The Sound of Ideas, we鈥檒l discuss how the jail became one of the worst in the nation. Then, how tax reform could impact charitable contributions this year.
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Segment 1: Cuyahoga County Jail Conditions
-Adam Ferrise, Reporter, Cleveland.com
-Courtney Astolfi, Reporter, Cleveland.com
-Peter Elliot, U.S. Marshal, Northern District of Ohio
-George Taylor, Chief Deputy, Cuyahoga County Sheriff鈥檚 Department & Interim Director of Cuyahoga County Jails
-Deborah Geier, Professor of Law, Cleveland State University
-Dan Mansoor, Founder, GoodWorks
