Inmate suing over covid-19

7 inmates say at risk and want to be released

Inmates at a women's prison in kentucky are suing the state over covid-19.

Fs txt bullets:no inmates sue over covid-19 risks source: aclu - 7 inmates at kentucky correctional insti ... the american civil liberties union says the lawsuit involves seven inmates at the kentucky correctional institution for women.

The inmates are asking to be released... saying they are at heightened risk of serious illness or death if they contract covid-19.

They also claim cramped and unsanitary conditions at the prison increase the likelihood of infections.

The lawsuit comes after the state announced three staff members and 11 inmates at the prison were infected with the virus.

The state says more than 200 staffers and 600 inmates will be tested.

There will be