In this Sept. 16, 2014, photo, a prisoner stands in an isolation cell in the Dane County Jail in Madison, Wis. Inmates with serious mental illnesses are much more likely than others to break jail rules and to stay jailed longer than other inmates, increasing the chances of weeks or months in isolation that risks inflicting additional psychological damage. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Legal Battle Over Inmate Safety: Lawsuit Challenges Housing Policies for Transgender Prisoners

A former inmate, Mozzy Clark, is suing the Washington Department of Corrections, alleging sexual assault by transgender inmate, Christopher Williams, at the Washington Corrections Center for Women. Clark claims she was forced to share a cell with Williams, despite his violent history. The lawsuit raises concerns about inmate safety and policies for housing transgender individuals.

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