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Jail Death of Man Facing Child Assault Charges | Texas News
A 33-year-old man, Steven Charles Lenard, died in custody at the Johnson County Jail after being found unresponsive in his cell; despite medical efforts, he was pronounced dead. Facing serious charges including aggravated sexual assault of a child, those charges have been dismissed following his death. An autopsy is underway by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner, while the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, Texas Rangers, and the Sheriff’s Office are launching separate investigations into the circumstances. The Sheriff’s Office expressed condolences to Lenard’s family, calling his death a…
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