An Averted Hunger Strike?
by TChris
The State of Maryland wants to keep John Muhammad alive so that Virginia can kill him. Muhammad is being held for trial in Montgomery County as Maryland tries to add to the sentences of death and life imprisonment imposed by other courts.
Muhammad went on a hunger strike after his transfer to the jail, complaining of bad food and inadequate access to his legal papers. Maryland responded by obtaining a court order to force feed Muhammad. Muhammad's lawyer thinks "the situation will be resolved without having to put him on an IV." Wouldn't it be easier and less expensive to give Muhammad his legal documents and a better meal?
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