In a Tuesday afternoon news conference, family members and community members pressed for accountability and change following Anthony Ray Johnson Jr.’s death.
Anthony Johnson Jr.’s death in Tarrant County custody has placed increasing scrutiny on the facility as a chorus of individuals are now calling for a federal review.
“I say this to the rest of those out there in Tarrant County who may have loved ones with mental conditions, or just simply have issues and should happen to get arrested and then get taken into custody of Sheriff Waybourn’s administration — I can say for sure now as I stand here, it’s a possibility that a loved one may not come home,” said Johnson’s father, Anthony Johnson Sr.Outside the criminal justice center, one by one Johnson’s family members spoke.
A Tarrant County jailer and his supervisor were fired after the sheriff said they broke from their training and a man died while in custody in April 2024. “You’re going to see medical professionals who didn’t care, they just stood around there and did not even know Anthony was taking his last breath,” Washington said.
Washington said on Saturday the sheriff’s office statement regarding the presence of methamphetamine was made “without support.” It is unclear whether the two suspended jail staff, who were among a dozen total seen in the footage, will face charges. Washington said he is hopeful there will be indictments by the end of the month.
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