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Man from Azerbaijan hospitalized for nine days at Otay Mesa, loses 20 pounds due to food intolerance

Jun 24, 2026·Location: San Diego, CA

Country of origin: Azerbaijan

Man from Azerbaijan hospitalized for nine days at Otay Mesa, loses 20 pounds due to food intolerance
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A man from Azerbaijan was detained at Otay Mesa Detention Center and hospitalized for nine days due to acute gastrointestinal distress. He experienced nausea and severe pain and was severely intolerant of the facility's food, causing him to lose approximately 20 pounds while detained. His case was documented in habeas corpus petitions challenging detention conditions.

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