Family of man killed by inmate while in Denver jail files federal lawsuit against city, officials

The family of Vincent Chacon, a man killed by his cellmate at Denver's Downtown Detention Center, filed a federal lawsuit against the city and officials, alleging negligence and constitutional violations. The lawsuit claims the jail failed to protect Chacon from Ricky Lee Roybal-Smith, a violent offender with a criminal history, and highlights systemic safety issues in Denver jails.