Leaders in Arlington are settling a federal lawsuit against a jail for failing to offer services to a deaf inmate. As Michael Pope reports, the settlement could have consequences for jails across Virginia — and the United States. Michael Pope reports.
Federal Settlement in Arlington Sends Message to Jails About Services to Deaf Inmates
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