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| Parents sue over death of son at SCI Cresson |
| By post-gazette.com- Albert Anderson |
| Published: 07/09/2014 |
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The parents of Brandon Palakovic, who committed suicide in July 2012 while serving a prison sentence in State Correctional Institute Cresson, sued state officials Tuesday alleging that they violated Palakovic’s constitutional rights, leading to his death. Palakovic was serving 16 to 48 months for burglary when he hung himself in his cell, at the age of 23. His parents, Rennee and Darian Palakovic, allege that his mental health problems were largely ignored or mistreated, and they said repeated monthlong stints in solitary confinement were used excessively in handling Palakovic. Defendants in the case include John Wetzel, then-secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections; Kenneth Cameron, superintendent of Cresson at the time; and seven others involved with the prison including the deputy secretary and chief psychologist. Read More. |
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