Los Angeles County Sheriff: Jail Inmates Intentionally Trying to Contract Coronavirus

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva called the activity “deeply disturbing” as the jail system saw a 60 percent jump in inmate cases in just one week.
May 12, 2020
Inmates in Los Angeles County jails are deliberately attempting to infect themselves with coronavirus, L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva told reporters Monday, calling the activity “deeply disturbing” as the jail system saw a 60 percent jump in inmate cases in just one week.
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