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Family and advocates call for independent oversight of Jefferson County coroner investigation into death of Jax Graton
Summary
Multiple speakers during public comment urged Jefferson County commissioners to establish an independent oversight body to review the coroner's handling of the death investigation of Jax Graton, citing alleged missteps, poor communication with next of kin and potential conflicts of interest.
Several community members urged the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners on July 22 to create an independent oversight body to review the county coroner's handling of the death investigation of Jax Graton. The speakers said mistakes and poor communications by the coroner's office have eroded trust and traumatized the family.
The requests came during the meeting's public comment period, where three speakers described what they called a pattern of missteps by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office and asked the board to ensure an outside review. "I am here to ask that you engage with independent oversight of Jax Graton's death investigation," said Z Williams, co-director and co-founder of Bread and Roses Legal Center.
Advocates said their concerns fall into two categories: potential conflicts of interest and specific procedural…
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