The man who killed Brandon Yates was known to be violent, and was already classified as “keep separate” — not to be placed in ...

A 24-year-old inmate at a California jail was sexually assaulted and choked to death by his cellmate as the victim pressed a ...

Brandon Yates, who suffered from mental health and substance abuse issues, was dead within a day of being arrested for ...

The family of a man who was allegedly killed by his cellmate at San Diego Central Jail spoke out Tuesday after filing a ...

Ruis had been booked in the San Diego Central Jail after he was arrested Dec. 27, 2023 on charges of domestic violence; ...

The decision came on a unanimous vote at the recommendation of Sheriff Kelly Martinez, who has been under pressure to improve ...

Brandon Yates was arrested for burglary. According to a new lawsuit, he was sexually assaulted and murdered by his cellmate.

Brandon Yates' family says deputies ignored his pleas for help while he was tortured to death by his cellmate last year.

The family of 24-year-old Brandon Yates is bringing a civil rights complaint against the San Diego Sheriff`s Department in connection with his 2024 death at the San Diego Central Jail. A press ...

Brandon Yates, 24, was beaten and tortured by his cellmate, Alvin Ruis, who had “psychotic delusions that he was doing the will of God,” the lawsuit states.

This provided photo shows Brandon Yates. His family has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit after he was killed by his cellmate at the San Diego Central Jail on Jan. 16, 2024. Attorney Julia ...