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Inmate Dies From Medical Neglect, Family Says

Health News Florida | By Health News Florida
Published February 21, 2013 at 10:30 AM EST
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Courtesy of Keskea Hernandez's family

A 42-year-old real estate agent sent to federal prison for mortgage fraud needed medical attention when her lupus flared up, but her family says the staff ignored her requests for help, the Miami New Times reports.

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