July 24th 2024.
Charizma Jones passed away in July of this year from what is believed to be a long-lasting case of scarlet fever. However, there are those who argue that the staff at Riker's Island in New York City failed to provide her with proper medical care, ultimately leading to her death. The Legal Aid Society, a non-profit organization that provides legal services to those in need, has written a letter to the New York City Board of Corrections in regards to Jones' passing. In the letter, they detailed how Jones was left in her jail cell in the infirmary for two days without any assistance, even though she was showing symptoms of the disease.
Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that can be treated with medication, and it typically causes a red rash on the body, along with a sore throat and high fever. However, if left untreated, the bacteria can spread to other parts of the body, such as the blood or kidneys, as it did in Jones' case. Correctional Medical Services attempted to treat Jones multiple times in May, but their efforts were blocked by Riker's staff who deemed her a "security risk" due to an alleged assault on a corrections officer. Despite this, Jones was eventually transferred to Elmhurst hospital in Queens, where she spent two months receiving treatment until her passing on July 14 at the age of 23.
MK Kaishian, the lawyer representing Jones' family, spoke out about the situation, calling it "troubling" and demanding a thorough investigation by the Board of Correction. "There are many troubling questions surrounding Ms. Jones' death, and we join the Legal Aid Society in calling for a thorough investigation as we continue to gather critical information on behalf of her family," Kaishian stated. "But no matter what else may come to light, it is clear that the Department of Correction failed to provide medical care to a seriously ill individual, and there is no excuse for this inhumane and contemptuous behavior."
New York City Mayor Eric Adams also weighed in on Jones' passing, referring to it as a "terrible" situation and agreeing that a review is necessary. "Losing someone, whether they are incarcerated or not, is always a terrible tragedy," Adams expressed during a news conference on July 23. "We must review what happened here. If there was someone who blocked Jones' access to medical care, there is no excuse for such actions."
Jones was serving a one-year sentence for assault, unrelated to the alleged incident with the Riker's officer. Her condition worsened due to presumed organ failure, which she had a history of, particularly in her liver. The Legal Aid Society continues to seek justice for Jones' untimely death.
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