Fulton County Jail investigation findings released [Video]

ATLANTA — A recent state investigation into the Fulton County Jail is now bringing a list of findings and recommendations to help improve conditions and streamline essential processes.

The investigation began following a series of deaths inside the jail — which Fulton County Sheriff Patrick “Pat” Labat said is literally falling apart in places.

At a Friday morning press conference, state senators presented their report while also calling out some Fulton County leaders — saying there is plenty of blame to go around.

One state senator said breakdowns in the system are to blame for the troubled Fulton County Jail while discussing the public safety subcommittee’s findings following its investigation into the Rice Street jail.

“So, to sum it up, there’s plenty of blame to go around,” Sen. Randy Robertson said.

That committee reported that it started meeting last year following a series of deaths inside …