Despite past suicide attempts, Norfolk teen was left alone with shackles he used to kill himself

By Jonathan Edwards | The Virginian-Pilot | October 19, 2018 9:00 AM NORFOLK The mother of the 17-year-old who committed suicide in a courthouse holding cell last year is suing the sheriff and the city, saying they failed to protect her son, who had a long history of mental illness and trying to kill himself. […]