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Jail Immune in Alcohol Withdrawal Death
The decedent was arrested for DUI and died in jail about 18 hours later.
An autopsy found that he died from an arrhythmia resulting from an
electrolyte imbalance caused by fatty liver.
The court assumes that alcohol withdrawal is a serious medical need, though
the court says it could be ...
An autopsy found that he died from an arrhythmia resulting from an
electrolyte imbalance caused by fatty liver.
The court assumes that alcohol withdrawal is a serious medical need, though
the court says it could be ...
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