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St. Louis agrees to pay $4M to settle lawsuit alleging inhumane conditions at now-closed jail (www.independent.co.uk)
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St. Louis has agreed to pay $4 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that inmates at a former medium-security jail were housed in “inhumane conditions” that included rodent feces in food, infestations of bugs and snakes, and unbearable overcrowding

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[–] MintyFresh@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

Demolition of the troubled jail, known as the Workhouse, began earlier this year. Around 16,000 people jailed there for five or more days from November 2012 through June 2022, when it closed, may be eligible to file a claim if the settlement is approved. >

Comes to 250$ per person. Before the lawyers get their cut. Doesn't seem like enough for straight up midevil conditions.