The Death of Andrew Holland
Parkinson gains support after release of jail death video
While San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson has taken considerable heat following the release of video footage of Andrew Holland’s jailhouse death, Parkinson’s reelection campaign has simultaneously been drawing numerous large donations from supporters. [Cal Coast Times] Over the approximately two weeks since the release of the Holland video, Parkinson has received a total […]... (Continue Reading)
Sheriff Ian Parkinson accepts responsibility for Holland death
OPINION By IAN PARKINSON The Tribune and many citizens have questioned my actions and statements regarding Andrew Holland’s tragic death. I have sincerely attempted to address the issues fully and factually. My department is also cooperating fully with the FBI’s investigation, which I formally requested. But I realize my efforts have not been perceived as […]... (Continue Reading)
Andrew Holland’s legacy
OPINION by T. KEITH GURNEE It was heartening to read of the Holland family’s resolve to use a significant portion of the $5 million legal settlement from the County to raise our consciousness about mental illness while grieving over the loss of their son. Their commitment to starting a foundation named for Andrew Holland to […]... (Continue Reading)
Sheriff’s Office on heightened security because of death threats
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department is on heightened security after several deputies received credible death threats related to the death of Andrew Holland. [Cal Coast Times] On Jan 22, Holland died after being held naked in a restraint chair for more than 46 hours without sufficient food, water or access to a bathroom. […]... (Continue Reading)
Sheriff Parkinson blames health department for Andrew Holland’s death
In response to an outcry triggered by the release of the video showing a mentally ill man’s gruesome death in the San Luis Obispo County Jail, Sheriff Ian Parkinson issued a statement saying the sheriff’s office did not break any rules in the Holland case and that much of the blame lies on SLO County’s […]... (Continue Reading)
Protesters rally over torture death at the SLO County Jail
Dozens of protesters gathered Saturday afternoon outside the San Luis Obispo courthouse seeking the resignation of Sheriff Ian Parkinson and District Attorney Dan Dow. The rally follows the release of a video that confirmed earlier CalCoastNews reports regarding the death of Andrew Holland. For years, the sheriff’s department has violated California laws regarding the treatment […]... (Continue Reading)
SLO Tribune releases jail torture video, fails to credit earlier reporting
A stunning video documenting how Andrew Holland was strapped in a restraint chair at the San Luis Obispo County Jail for more than 46 hours, and how he died while sheriff deputies laugh in the background, was released Friday by the Tribune. The video supports the investigative reporting of CalCoastNews, that showed Holland was kept […]... (Continue Reading)
Holland family donates $50,000 to opponents of Parkinson and Dow
The family of the Atascadero man who died in San Luis Obispo County Jail after being strapped in a restraint chair for more than 46 hours has contributed $25,000 to the challenger in the county sheriff race and another $25,000 to the candidate attempting to unseat the county’s district attorney. Andrew Holland, a mentally ill […]... (Continue Reading)
SLO County reaches $5 million settlement in jail torture death
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors has agreed to pay $5 million to the family of a man who died after jail guards left him strapped in a chair for more than 46 hours. The board has also agreed to implement changes at the jail. However, it is not immediately clear what changes […]... (Continue Reading)
