Family sues Washington County jail after 28-year-old son’s suicide

A family is suing Washington County and members of its jail staff. Their federal lawsuit claims red flags were disregarded before an inmate took his own life.

Nathan Rosas, 28, died last fall, sparking outrage from his parents. They say their son should never have been moved to the general population area of the Washington County jail.

Despite jail staff documenting concerns about Nathan’s mental health, jail records show he was taken off suicide watch one week before his death…

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