Inmate dies in Zurich prison; no foul play suspected

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A 27-year-old inmate was found dead in his cell at the JVA Pöschwies prison in Zurich on Wednesday morning. Authorities have found no evidence of foul play. The deceased, a Moroccan national, was discovered unresponsive. An investigation has been launched by the Winterthur/Unterland public prosecutor's office, standard procedure in such cases. The death is under investigation, with authorities currently ruling out third-party involvement. This incident follows a broader context of scrutiny regarding deaths within Zurich's prison system.


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