US prisoner sues over weight loss

[Setarime]

An overweight prisoner in the United States is suing the authorities for not feeding him enough after he lost about seven stone (45kg) in jail.

Broderick Lloyd Laswell, who is awaiting trial for murder, dropped to 22 stone (140kg) after eight months inside the Arkansas prison.

He claims his vision has gone blurry while trying to exercise.

The prison says the meals average 3,000 calories a day - more than the US recommended daily intake for adults.

BBC NEWS | World | Americas | US prisoner sues over weight loss

Is this bloke having a laugh? I know some people that believe if you are a prisoner you should have bread and water, IMO that is a bit harsh but how can this bloke even consider legal action against the prison??

[Arwen]

OMG what is he thinkng,they cant entertain a case like this in a court room mmmm or would they ????

[TGLucario]

thats just crazy!!!

[Formerdevil]

I have learned through my law classes that people will sue for anything!!

[Crystal]

He can't win cos of the prison putting him on a healthy diet instead of him eating junk surely.

[Setarime]

It shouldnt even get to court, he should be told to stop wasting peoples time