NYC found in contempt over ‘grave’ conditions at Rikers Island — …
3 days ago · New York City was found in contempt Wednesday over "grave" conditions at Rikers Island -- as a judge said she was "inclined" to order a federal takeover of the troubled jail …
NYC in contempt over Rikers conditions, on verge of federal …
3 days ago · A judge on Wednesday found New York City in contempt for failing to staunch violence and brutality at its jails, a scathing ruling that puts the troubled Rikers Island jail …
Can a Court’s ‘Last Resort’ Fix New York City’s Jails?
1 day ago · The judge, Laura Taylor Swain, held the city in contempt on Wednesday for failing to carry out court orders to fix persistent problems at Rikers Island after nearly a decade of …
Monitor says Rikers remains dangerous as judge mulls federal …
5 days ago · By Jacob Kaye. As a potential federal takeover of Rikers Island looms over the city, a court-appointed monitor said in a highly anticipated report that violence and dysfunction has …
Federal Judge Tells New York City To Brace for Takeover of Rikers …
3 days ago · A federal judge ruled that New York City was in violation of 18 different provisions of a court-enforced plan to clean up the infamous Rikers Island jail complex.
Harvey Weinstein files legal claim alleging lack of medical care and ...
4 days ago · The Rikers Island jail is slated to be closed in 2027, but the city has pushed back deadlines to do so. The Associated Press is an independent global news organization …
A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island - City & State New York
Jul 29, 2024 · According to the Daily News, four Rikers Island staffers were suspended in wake of Tavaras’ death, believed to be caused by a drug overdose – two of whom were correction …
Judge directs NYC to develop plan for possible federal takeover of ...
Sep 26, 2024 · NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday directed New York City officials to begin developing a plan for a possible federal takeover of Rikers Island, following a …
Federal judge will hear arguments on potential ... - Associated Press News
Aug 11, 2023 · Protestors display a banner as they demand the closing of Rikers Island jail, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in New York. A federal judge agreed Thursday to begin a process …
Monitor Condemns Rikers Violence as 9th Person Dies in Custody …
Oct 5, 2023 · A scathing report about the troubled Rikers Island jail complex and another death there come as New York City faces the prospect of losing power over its jails. The federal …