Sheriff Labat breaks silence on Rashaad Muhammad medical case

The Fulton County Sheriff calling for an independent state investigation after a former jail inmate lost his legs and fingers due to medical complications.

GBI opens investigation into Fulton jail medical neglect claims

At least three Fulton County commissioners are calling for the governor to intervene after an inmate lost his legs and fingers following a medical emergency at the county jail.

Attorney Ben Crump calls for new Fulton County Jail facility

Attorney Ben Crump and Rashaad Muhammad met with Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat on Wednesday to discuss claims of medical neglect at the jail.

Former Fulton County Jail inmate loses legs, fingers after alleged neglect

A former Fulton County Jail inmate claims he lost most of his fingers and both legs to sepsis after staffers refused to give him medicine.

Fulton County approves $1.3B for new jail facility

Fulton County leaders approved $1.3 billion for a new special purpose jail facility and renovations to the current jail.

Fulton jail renovation costs rise to $1.3 billion

Fulton County commissioners are set to discuss a report detailing a cost increase for the Rice Street Jail renovation, now estimated at $1.3 billion.

Fulton deputy allegedly uses patrol car to burglarize ex-girlfriend's apartment

Fulton County Deputy Kenio Mike faces burglary charges after allegedly stealing a handgun and perfume from his ex-girlfriend's Buckhead apartment.

Commissioner Mo Ivory sparks debate after bailing inmates out of Fulton jail

Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory is viral on TikTok after bailing out three inmates to highlight overcrowding and the $115-per-night cost to taxpayers.

Fulton jail overcrowding: Board of Commissioners approves controversial plan

A plan to reduce overcrowding at Fulton County’s Rice Street Jail, approved by the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday morning, has blindsided some Fulton County officials.

Pipe repair failure leads to significant flooding at Fulton County jail

A pipe coupling that failed during a water leak repair at the Rice Street Jail in Fulton County led to over 70,000 gallons of water pouring through the facility on Saturday, officials said.

Fulton County Jail fire: Inmates allege empty extinguishers, failed response

Fulton County Jail inmates claim staff panicked and fire extinguishers were empty during a chaotic Friday night fire that sent nine people to the hospital.

Fulton County Jail 'beyond an emergency,' sheriff say

Sheriff Patrick Labat says the Rice Street Jail’s conditions are “beyond an emergency" and need major staffing and resources.