The new Wayne County Jail in Detroit has only been open for about a week, but WWJ's Tim Pamplin reports there are serioius problems including fist fights, flooding and sewerage issues and understaffing.
Defense attorney Lillian Diallo, who represents some inmates, tells WWJ "inmates are pooping in bags. You heard me, pooping in plastic bags."
Ed Foxworth, a spokesperson for the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, tells Pamplin anytime you you move one thousand-plus people into a new facility, there's going to be issues. He said they plan to get the issues resolved fairly soon.
Wayne County Executive Warren Evans tells WWJ:
Getting acclimated to a new and complex facility requires time and the continued hard work of all our employees, and we will make any adjustments necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of those who work at and populate.
