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Michigan prisons leader defends oversight of women’s prison after 3 deaths
The Michigan Department of Corrections director defended oversight of a women’s prison following three inmate deaths within a month. US Rep. Debbie Dingell called for intervention, citing concerns over health and safety conditions, while the department highlighted stable grievance numbers and ongoing investigations.
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