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Canadian green card holder Johnny Noviello dies in ICE custody after medical neglect

Jun 23, 2025·Location: Miami, FL

Country of origin: Canada

Canadian green card holder Johnny Noviello dies in ICE custody after medical neglect
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Johnny Noviello, a 49-year-old Canadian lawful permanent resident who had lived in Florida for nearly four decades, died on June 23, 2025, while in ICE custody at the Federal Detention Center Miami. Noviello was arrested by ICE on May 15, 2025, following drug trafficking and related criminal convictions, and was awaiting removal proceedings. During his approximately five-week detention, Noviello—who had epilepsy, hypertension, and mental health concerns—reported health issues and symptoms of illness but did not receive adequate medical monitoring or treatment. He was found unresponsive in the afternoon and pronounced dead after CPR and emergency response efforts failed. An autopsy determined the cause of death was acute kidney failure caused by calcium oxalate crystal deposits, which experts concluded was preventable with appropriate medical care. A complaint alleges that Bureau of Prisons health staff failed to properly evaluate, document, or create a treatment plan for Noviello despite observable symptoms. The FBI is investigating his death.

Timeline

Jun 23, 2025—Noviello found unresponsive in ICE custody at Federal Detention Center Miami around 12:54 p.m.; CPR and defibrillator administered; pronounced dead at 1:36 p.m.
Jun 23, 2025—Autopsy determined cause of death was acute kidney failure caused by calcium oxalate crystal deposits, deemed preventable with appropriate medical care; FBI initiated investigation
May 15, 2025—Johnny Noviello arrested by ICE pending removal proceedings following drug trafficking and related criminal convictions
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