2 of 3 jail staffers accused in death of inmate Terrill Thomas have resigned

MILWAUKEE -- Two of three jail staffers accused in the death of inmate Terrill Thomas have resigned from their posts -- and remain charged.

In a news release issued on Friday, Feb. 16, Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt stated the following:

The three accused face the following criminal charges:

Terrill Thomas, 38, was jailed in connection with a shooting inside the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in April 2016. He faced felony charges in the case, but on April 24, he was found dead from dehydration inside his cell -- his death ruled a homicide.

During an inquest into Thomas' death, a Milwaukee County jury unanimously recommended criminal charges against seven staffers at the Milwaukee County Jail. The three have now been formally charged.