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Jail Overcrowding Crisis in Wake County | Durham News
Wake County jails are bursting at the seams, with overcrowding so severe that extra beds, converted spaces, and emergency medical staff are being deployed just to keep up. Since Iryna’s Law took effect last December, the number of people held without bond has skyrocketed from 200 to over 500—forcing defense attorneys to describe it as unprecedented, with clients languishing days without basic needs. Inmates report sleeping on floors, lacking showers and clean clothes, though Sheriff Willie Rowe insists daily showers are available and his office has added portable beds and blankets. The…
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