# Richland Jail Mental Health Settlement | Charleston News

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Podcast: [Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charleston-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7463313)
Published: 2026-07-27T19:16:51+00:00
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A federal judge has paused a five-year lawsuit against Richland County’s jail over horrific mental health treatment, including an inmate left restrained and unsupervised while ingesting bleach — a case that followed the death of Lason Butler, which triggered $9.8 million in settlements. The U.S. Department of Justice investigated the facility, confirming systemic failures in inmate safety. While some claims proceed, others involving Eighth Amendment violations were dismissed. The jail’s crisis reflects a statewide epidemic: over 100 mentally ill individuals have died in South Carolina jails since 2015, often while waiting months for care. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a90cf0eedd678682

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