Weeks' intent wasn't too hard for us (well, "us" might not be quite honest, due to the fact that I was only the investigator working the case up -- Mark Patterson is the actual "us" in that situation) Curtis Weeks was captured on video tape, telling the officer "I'm HIV-4, and I'm going to kill you!" then he drug up an oyster from the abyss and spat into the officer's face.
This bill would require TDCJ to test all inmates for HIV before they are released. We have been asked how many prosecutions there have been involving HIV transmission (regardless of whether inmates were involved). Other than the Weeks case, anyone know of some? If so, please post details here or email me at edmonds@tdcaa.com.
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Nowaday, Weeks would not have died in prison. That's because the law has created a loophole for early release for medical reasons. TDCJ is looking to reduce medical costs by releasing on parole those inmates who have very expensive medical problems.