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Sheriff Under Fire for 70 In-Custody Deaths Since 2017

9/4/2025

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Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn has been criticized for 70 in-custody deaths since 2017, surpassing federal averages.
Waybourn has declined to attend briefings on these deaths, directing inquiries to public records.
Commissioner Alisa Simmons has called for accountability, questioning Waybourn's absence.
Recent cases, such as Chasity Congious, highlight concerns about mental health and incarceration.

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Story summary

Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn has been criticized for 70 in-custody deaths since 2017, surpassing federal averages.
Waybourn has declined to attend briefings on these deaths, directing inquiries to public records.
Commissioner Alisa Simmons has called for accountability, questioning Waybourn's absence.
Recent cases, such as Chasity Congious, highlight concerns about mental health and incarceration.