Thread by @MacFarlaneNews

NOW: DC federal judge is is threatening to hold the director of Washington DC Dept of Corrections in contempt, alleging failure to abide by court orders in handling of medical records of inmates in Jan 6 cases

Judge just accused the jail of "incompetence" in handling of court orders

One of the J6 inmates at the jail is Chris Worrell, who has a litany of medical conditions, including non-Hodgkins lymphoma & broken right hand

Judge wants medical records and alleges DC jail has not been following orders

In statement to me about this matter and complaint from judge, the jail says, "The DC Department of Corrections is committed to ensuring all inmates have access to continuity of health care services so their medical needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.

Judge says he's concerned Jan 6 inmates aren't getting proper medical treatment at jail, citing June recommendation from doctor for Worrell to get hand surgery, and new update that surgery hasn't yet been approved

Inmate medical care has been a generational concern at DC jail

One DC community activist has this message to Jan 6 defendants who are issuing complaints about conditions at the jail: "Welcome to the club!"

nbcwashington.com/investigations…

Defendant at center of dispute is Chris Worrell, who's accused of deploying chem spray on Jan 6. He previously cited medical condition & risk of COVID in seeking release from jail

Prior judge denied him saying Worrell didn't seem worried about COVID when in mob "without a mask"

Attorney for DC Dept of Corrections is acknowledges miscommunications in handling of Worrell's medical paperwork.. but insists Worrell has been receiving care for his pain for broken hand

Worrell's lawyer is arguing that the DC jail can't be trusted to oversee cancer treatment care for Worrell... citing the problems and concerns about the jail's treatment of Worrell's broken hand

DC jail attorney argues Worrell *has* been receiving cancer care while in custody. There is an infirmary at jail w/ 24 hour provider and nursing, DC rep says

Oncology service provided by Howard Univ

Judge: "I find it inexcusable" medical records for Worrell weren't produced sooner by Dept of Corrections

Judge finds warden & DC Dept of Corrections director are in contempt of court. "It's more than just inept.. I find that the civil rights of the defendant are abridged"

!! Judge says he's going to refer matter to Attorney General of United States to determine if DC jail is violating the civil rights of Jan 6 defendants

Excellent report on this today by @hsu_spencer … who is always top notch washingtonpost.com/local/legal-is…