Man died in solitary confinement - correctional officer charged with manslaughter

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Man died in solitary confinement - correctional officer charged with manslaughter
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The incident occurred last year.

According to the newspaper Aftonbladet, the inmate collapsed several times at the facility, but instead of being taken to a doctor, he was placed in an isolation cell, where he was found dead several hours later.

Prison guards reportedly believed the man was faking his symptoms.

In the Prison and Probation Service's clear guidelines, there is a great responsibility for the inmate. So I believe that they should have acted differently, prosecutor Adrien Comber Hogg told Aftonbladet.

However, he does not believe there was intent to cause the death.

The prison guard is also charged with misconduct.

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