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flag A woman in mental distress was ignored for hours at an Iowa jail, leading to injuries and systemic reforms.

flag A 2024 incident at the Scott County Jail in Iowa revealed staff failed to respond to a woman in mental distress who repeatedly banged her head for hours after her Christmas Eve arrest. flag Despite visible injuries, vomiting, and passing out, she received no medical care, minimal wellness checks, and no mental health evaluation. flag Surveillance footage contradicted staff claims of frequent checks, and officers made dismissive remarks about her pain. flag The woman, identified as Sarah, suffered a concussion, bruising, and a swollen eye, still receiving treatment months later. flag The Iowa Ombudsman found systemic failures, including lack of a padded cell, improper restraints, and delayed reporting, and issued 12 recommendations, including better training, scan-in checkpoints, and policy updates. flag Jail officials acknowledged lapses and began implementing changes.

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