The Fulton County Jail, where former President Donald Trump and 18 other co-defendants, including Rudy Giuliani, Jenna Ellis, and Mark Meadows, are expected to surrender, is currently undergoing an investigation into its hazardous conditions. According to sources, District Attorney Fani Willis plans to house Trump in one of the holding cells during processing, a move that Trump’s lawyers wish to negotiate early next week. The insider told The Post that the Secret Service would not allow this due to the jail’s previous record of inmate mistreatment. Last month, the Justice Department initiated a federal civil rights investigation in response to numerous complaints. The county’s sheriff’s office described the facility as dilapidated and rapidly deteriorating.
The Fulton County Jail, notoriously known for its dangerous conditions, is where former President Donald Trump and 18 others, charged with racketeering and other offenses related to their attempts to overturn the 2020 election, are expected to be booked. Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized the importance of upholding prisoners’ civil rights and launched the investigation into the jail based on allegations of unsafe living conditions, excessive force, discrimination against mentally ill inmates, and inadequate medical care.
The investigation follows the tragic death of Lashawn Thompson, a 35-year-old inmate suffering from mental illness. Thompson was found dead in his cell, infested with bed bugs, feces, and other vermin. An independent autopsy revealed that his cause of death was severe neglect and untreated schizophrenia. Thompson’s case was not an isolated incident; last year, seven individuals died in the custody of Fulton County, with the jail experiencing fires, fights, stabbings, and even murders.
Testimonies from former inmates have shed light on the dangerous nature of the jail, with one individual sharing that it was rougher than prison, having been stabbed 35 times. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office currently faces a staffing shortage of 40 officers, leaving the jail overcrowded with more than triple its intended capacity. The facility has even resorted to having inmates sleep on the floor due to overcrowding.
The Fulton County Jail, initially designed to hold 1,300 inmates, has a history of overcrowding and poor conditions. Last year alone, over 450 inmates had to sleep on the floor. The facility’s exact number of cells and floors remains unknown, and The Post has reached out to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office for more information.
While Trump’s surrender date approaches, it is essential to understand the daily routines for inmates in the Fulton County Jail. Wake-up alarms typically ring at around 6 am, followed by roll call and breakfast. Inmates then engage in assigned programs, such as kitchen work, laundry, or manufacturing jobs, which can provide valuable experience for post-incarceration employment. Some inmates attend school or participate in mandated treatment programs. Following lunch and another roll call, inmates either return to their cells or common areas. Evening activities consist of dinner, showers, and roll call. Lights out signal the end of the day, allowing inmates to read or rest.
Due to the jail’s poor conditions, there have been calls for its complete demolition. As for Trump and his co-defendants, they face charges under the RICO Act for allegedly breaking criminal laws in the Georgia 2020 election case. Trump has dismissed the charges as a “witch hunt” and a detrimental ordeal for the country.
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