Michael Schermerhorn returned to prison after a parole violation. While in prison, he was jumped by 6 people and was beaten until his jaw was broken and he was urinating blood. He was put in solitary confinement despite him being the victim of the situation. For the days after the incident, he tried to advocate for himself and his injuries, yet nobody at the prison would listen and they only prescribed him ibuprofen. He told officers that he didn't feel right and that his "brain wasn't working right." He was in a cell all alone pleading for help. After begging, they allowed him to make one phone call. He used that call to ask his family to contact the prison to see if they would listen and get him medical attention. 

Shortly after, his body succumbed to his injuries and Michael died in a cell at 31 years old.

The officers at Washington Correctional Facility (located in New York) forced Michael to suffer alone in fear.  

They need to be HELD ACCOUNTABLE for this negligent homicide. We demand justice for Michael and his family. Michael was in prison for a drug-associated charge. The actions of the officers at Washington Correctional Facility are absolutely despicable, disgusting, and we demand justice NOW. 

GoFundMe for funeral costs here: https://gofund.me/1c6da374