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Dion Watts Death Sparks Jail Probe | Lexington News
Dion Watts, a 42-year-old father of six, died at the University of Kentucky Medical Center five days after suffering a broken ankle during an altercation at Madison County Detention Center — sparking outrage and calls for investigation. Though the autopsy cites methamphetamine toxicity as the cause, officials say it’s based on available evidence and could change. The incident began when Watts was arrested for trespassing after saying he had nowhere to go — he later agreed to go to the hospital if taken personally by staff. Body cam footage shows the deputy who tackled him is no longer…
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