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Veteran Dies in Jail: Urgent Call for Mental Health Reform

5/21/2025

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Glenn Smallwood Jr., a 33-year-old Army veteran battling schizoaffective disorder, tragically lost his life in a Texas jail while restrained during a mental health crisis. His death underscores the perilous reality for those with mental illness in police interactions. In pursuit of justice, John Smallwood advocates for improved mental health care and enhanced police training in Texas.

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Glenn Smallwood Jr., a 33-year-old Army veteran battling schizoaffective disorder, tragically lost his life in a Texas jail while restrained during a mental health crisis. His death underscores the perilous reality for those with mental illness in police interactions. In pursuit of justice, John Smallwood advocates for improved mental health care and enhanced police training in Texas.