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Protest Rally/March Over Tarrant County Jail Deaths Set for 8am Tomorrow/Tuesday Downtown
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Anthony Mariani , as published by Fort Worth Weekly
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The protest is focused on the number of deaths that have occurred under Sheriff Bill Waybourn's oversight since 2017.
A protest rally and march are scheduled for downtown Fort Worth to raise awareness about inmate deaths at the Tarrant County Jail. The event will take place at the intersection of Belknap Street and 100 N Burnett St. The protest is focused on the number of deaths that have occurred under Sheriff Bill Waybourn's oversight since 2017.
According to available information, 73 inmates have died during this time, with causes including natural causes, overdoses, and COVID-19. Further details about the protest and the concerns surrounding the Tarrant County Jail are available from the Fort Worth Weekly.
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Category: government Published: July 13, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Weekly Reading time: 1 min
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