A federal judge has found state prison officials in contempt and is fining the California Department of Corrections nearly a $112,000,000 for failing to staff up its mental health services for incarcerated people.

A federal judge has found state prison officials in contempt and is fining the California Department of Corrections nearly a $112,000,000 for failing to staff up its mental health services for incarcerated people.

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California Prison Officials Fined $112M for Neglecting Mental Health Services

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California Prison Officials Fined $112M for Neglecting Mental Health Services

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