Alabama Jailer Pleads Guilty in Hypothermia Death of Inmate
Joshua Conner Jones admits to conspiracy in the death of Tony Mitchell, who was held naked in a concrete cell for two weeks.
- Jones acknowledged collective responsibility for Mitchell's death and mistreatment.
- Mitchell, a mentally ill man, died of hypothermia after being found with a body temperature of 72°F.
- The plea deal includes another charge related to the assault of a different inmate.
- Five co-conspirators are implicated, and further charges may follow.
- Mitchell's family is pursuing civil litigation over his treatment and death.
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