Oklahoma: family says inmate died of appendicitis as pleas for help were ignored

• Lawsuit: Joshua England made five written requests for help
• 21-year-old died in Lexington correctional center

The family of a man who died in a Oklahoma prison last year are suing correctional officials and medical staff for allegedly ignoring his repeated pleas for help as he died from untreated appendicitis.

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