LASD Deputies Accused of Neglecting Wellness Checks, Leading to Lawsuit

Lawsuit Filed Against LA County Sheriff's Department

• ⚖️ The family of Maxwell Aguirre, who died in jail, is suing the LA County Sheriff's Department, alleging deputies falsified government records.
• 🎯 Attorneys are calling on the district attorney to file a criminal lawsuit against the department for these alleged actions.

Allegations of Negligence in Jail

• 📺 Surveillance footage reportedly shows deputies watching YouTube videos and eating instead of conducting mandatory wellness checks every 30 minutes.
• 🚨 Deputies are accused of scanning the wellness check logs as complete without actually performing them, while Maxwell Aguirre was in his cell.
• 💔 The family's attorneys claim that deputies turned their backs while Aguirre was fixing his bedsheets to the top of his jail cell, leading to his death by hanging.

Background of Maxwell Aguirre

• 🇺🇸 Maxwell Aguirre, an Air Force veteran, suffered mental health issues after his service.
• ⚖️ He was charged with first-degree murder following an altercation with a convicted sex offender, who died as a result.
• 😔 Before his trial, Aguirre died inside his jail cell at the Twin Towers correctional facility.

Calls for Accountability

• 🗣️ The Agiri family is demanding accountability from the Sheriff's Department, asking them to acknowledge the problem and take action.
• ⚠️ Attorneys state this is not the first instance of alleged falsified wellness checks, citing similar incidents the week prior to Aguirre's death.
• 🤝 The Sheriff's Department released a statement emphasizing their commitment to safety and protocols for individuals in custody, especially those experiencing mental health crises.