(WE ARE JUST ASKING FOR SIGNATURES NOT DONATIONS! THE MONEY YOU DONATE GOES TO CHANGE.ORG. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SIGNATURES AND FOR SUPPORTING THIS PETITION) 

Johnny was my brother, he died under police custody. We don’t believe their narrative!

John “Johnny” Pantoja died in police custody on June 17, 2022, at California State Prison, Sacramento (New Folsom). His death was officially ruled a suicide by Officials, but the circumstances surrounding it raise serious questions about neglect, abuse, misconduct, and potential fabrication of the official story. Officials at CSP Sacramento told his family multiple  stories of how he died. But they never mentioned the events of June 16th: 

On June 16, 2022, our family discovered that Johnny sought medical attention in the morning, visiting the prison medical facility because he was not feeling well. Later that afternoon, we have reasons to believe that he reportedly requested help again but was in placed in a cage as he pleaded to see medical staff, then was sent back to his cell without proper care.
There is evidence to believe that Johnny was denied medical help in the days leading up to his death, and official claims that he was checked shortly before dying are disputed. Johnny had recently spoken to us, letting us know he was excited to see us and celebrate his birthday. He died on Father’s Day weekend. Though Officials told us “no autopsy was going to be conducted”- a week later, one was conducted by the order of Officials, violating his body post death-head to toe. Parts of his body were removed and never placed back. We demand  JUSTICE! A toxicology was conducted that showed high levels of medication, the medication in his system was never mentioned to us. Medication that only staff was able to administer given the location of where he was at. 

We believe the official story surrounding Johnny’s death was fabricated. Multiple inconsistencies exist between official reports, his treatment, and the circumstances in the days leading up to his death. My brother was in solitary housing unit also known as the SHU. Requests for medical help were ignored, officials did not follow protocol, official checks were NOT conducted, and the handling of his body and evidence raises serious questions. Not to mention, his body showed signs of abuse, trauma and neglect.  Further raising serious concerns about what really happened to my beloved brother. 

His life mattered, we seek JUSTICE, demand truth, transparency, and accountability. Enough is enough! 

It has been three years of fighting for answers. 
We will not accept official narratives that do not reflect the truth of Johnny’s treatment and death.

We deserve to know the truth of what really happened to my precious brother. 

There will be no peace until there is JUSTICE

CSP Sacramento and CDCR have refused to provide video footage of June 16 2022, claiming the video does not exist

Our Demands:

1. Release all video footage, logs, and medical records related to Johnny’s death, especially video footage of June 16, 2022
2.  Conduct a full, independent investigation into the circumstances of his death.  
3. Investigate for foul play and possible staff cover up.
4. Hold staff and administration accountable for negligence or misconduct.
5. Reform restricted housing and END solitary confinement 
6. Ensure inmates with mental and physical health needs receive proper care 
7. End abuse, neglect, and misconduct in CSP Sacramento and CDCR facilities.
8. Demand the immediate use of BODY CAMERAS for all officials and staff within CDCR, prisons and jails

UNDER THE CONSTITUTION, PRISONS MUST PROVIDE REASONABLE SAFETY,PROTECT INMATES FROM VIOLENCE AND ENSURE ADEQUATE MEDICAL CARE. THE EIGHTH AMENDMENT PROHIBITS CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT. CDCR AND CSP SACRAMENTO VIOLATED JOHNNYS CONSTITUTIONAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS!

PLEASE stand with us and sign this petition to demand justice and accountability from CSP Sacramento and CDCR. 
We are calling an end to police brutality and demand changes to the system. 

Independent investigations confirm systemic issues at CSP Sacramento:

KQED’s “On Our Watch” podcast reports abuse, neglect, and unsafe practices at the facility.
Lawsuits and media coverage reveal repeated violations of inmate rights, medical neglect, and mistreatment, particularly of those in solitary confinement or with mental and physical health needs.

https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1226320906/on-our-watch

Officers Charged for Coverups at California State Prison Sacramento

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/pr/third-former-correctional-officer-charged-cover-csp-sacramento-arrested-and-five-count

CDCR Sued By Corrections Lieutenant, alleging abuse by fellow officers 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upNnWyXMEjg

Staff Misconduct at California State Prisons-Cameras and Body Cameras are Stated to have been worn at CSP Sacramento

https://rbgg.com/armstrong-info/

(CSP Sacramento DENIES having body cameras in Johnny’s case)

#JusticeForJohnny #PrisonReform #EndSolitaryAbuse #CDCRAccountability #NativeLivesMatter #ShutCSPSacramentoDown #EndPoliceViolence #DeathInCustody  #DenyingMedicalHelpIsMurder #HelpMe #NotaStatistic