Logo

Stay home sick — or go to jail!

A wayward tuberculosis patient in Champaign, Ill., must wear an ankle bracelet and stay home for 30 days for disobeying a judge’s initial order to be quarantined.

Christian Mbemba Ibanda, 24, was diagnosed with active pulmonary tuberculosis — a contagious bacterial infection — but has refused orders to isolate himself.

Comments
anonymous profile image
Powered by RoundtableBuilt on infrastructure designed for real-time media. Learn more at RTB.io.© Roundtable 2026. By using this site you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy