Nevada Inmate Forced to Rip His Own Teeth Out After Being Denied Medical Attention

Source: yahoo news

A Nevada inmate who was forced to rip out his own teeth after his requests for medical attention were denied was just granted a $60,000 settlement from the state.

During his 2012 stint in solitary confinement at High Desert State Prison, Michael Sanzo, 47, made multiple complaints to guards after the sharp pain he had been feeling in his bottom teeth became unbearable.

On an emergency grievance form he filed on October 9, 2012, Sanzo wrote that teeth were moving back and forth "like piano keys."

"I can barely take the pain any longer," the form read. "I can barely eat, I can't sleep at night."

Sanzo began to write letters to prison staffers in the hopes that someone would recognize his pain and offer assistance.

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