Jail officials had given her time off for good behavior.

Jail officials have let personal lawyers, family members and friends visit some of the detainees.

Jail officials said about 60 percent of the the inmates are black or Hispanic.

Jail officials said they could not understand the interest in the cellblock.

Jail officials said that they were following up on the lawyers' warning when word reached them of the assault.

Party leaders demanded an inquiry and action against the jail officials, calling his death a murder.

Jail officials then began monitoring him every half hour.

Jail officials confirmed that they found a note, but would not discuss its contents.

His role lasted several months, starting before Sept. 11, 2001, but when jail officials were still on high alert.

When this was not permitted by jail officials, Fatmi left.