The Brief
- Michael Bridges’ family says he was attacked by other inmates and covered in bed bug bites at the Fulton County Jail.
- Jail officials deny the bed bug allegations, calling them “completely false,” but say they are investigating the family’s concerns.
- Fulton County officials say they will perform a welfare check on any inmate at the request of a loved one.
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – The family of a Fulton County Jail inmate is raising concerns about what they say are troubling conditions inside the facility, including allegations of bed bug infestations and inmate violence.
What they’re saying:
Relatives of Michael Bridges claim he was covered in bed bug bites and attacked by other inmates while being held at the Rice Street jail. On Sunday, family members visited the facility to speak directly with jail leadership about their concerns.…