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Vassia Barba

Woman with TB jailed after ignoring order to isolate or get treatment for a YEAR

A judge has ordered a woman who has tuberculosis to be detained in jail in order to forcefully isolate her and take treatment.

The woman, identified as V.N., has been found to be in contempt of court after having been non-compliant with court orders for isolation and treatment of tuberculosis for over a year.

In fact, she was recently seen leaving her home, riding a bus and visiting a local casino, according to court documents.

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