Texas Officers Mock Black Veteran's Death in Custody During Intoxication Arrest: A Troubling Account

Following the July 2023 misdemeanor public intoxication arrest of 33-year-old Glenn Smallwood Jr., his family has filed a federal lawsuit claiming he faced a dire medical and mental health crisis at Angelina County Jail in Texas. The suit implicates a nurse and a sheriff's lieutenant for neglecting his urgent needs, exhibiting indifference or contempt.Body camera footage reportedly shows guards laughing at Smallwood's condition while he vomited in a restraint chair. His brother alleges inhumane treatment, highlighting his distress upon arrival. Smallwood was transported to jail instead of receiving necessary hospital care, ultimately leading to his tragic demise. The lawsuit demands justice, highlighting a pattern of negligence.