Bernie Tiede, "Bernie" film inspiration, leads lawsuit against Texas' prison system for lack of air conditioning, claiming it as cruel and unusual punishment.

Bernie Tiede, who inspired the film "Bernie," is leading a lawsuit against Texas' prison system for lack of air conditioning, arguing it amounts to cruel and unusual punishment. The lawsuit accuses prison leaders of hiding evidence and demands air conditioning in state-run prisons that currently lack it. Around 30% of Texas' 100 prison units are fully air-conditioned, while the remaining units have partial or no air conditioning. Advocates argue temperatures often exceed 120 degrees in non-air-conditioned cells.

April 22, 2024
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