Family of female inmate who died at Bexar County Jail holds news conference

Janice Dotson-Stephens, 61, appeared to have died of natural causes

SAN ANTONIO – The family of an inmate who died Dec. 14 at the Bexar County jail is holding a news conference outside the Bexar County Courthouse.

Janice Dotson-Stephens, 61, was being held on a charge of criminal trespass.

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The family say they believe Stephens was being ignored while in custody and was punished for being mentally ill.

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