Judge rules NYC is in contempt over jail violence, moves Rikers Island closer to federal takeover
A judge's scathing ruling Wednesday moves New York City's troubled Rikers Island jail complex a step closer to a federal takeover.
What to Know About a Possible Federal Takeover of Rikers Island
A judge found New York City in contempt of an agreement meant to improve jail conditions, setting the stage for a receivership.
Judge holds NYC in contempt over 'grave' prison conditions on Rikers Island, is 'inclined' to a federal takeover
A judge ruled New York City is now in contempt over "grave" conditions at the Rikers Island prison complex, with a federal takeover of the system now seen increasingly as likely in a years-long legal battle.
Judge leaning toward federal takeover of New York City's Rikers jail
A U.S. judge on Wednesday said she was leaning toward ordering a federal takeover of New York City's Rikers Island jail complex, after finding the city had failed to improve violent conditions that put inmates and staff at risk.
Federal Judge Finds New York City in Contempt Over Jail Conditions
Judge Laura Taylor Swain found the city in contempt on 18 separate counts, underscoring the city's failure to address issues in its jail system.
Federal Judge Tells New York City To Brace for Takeover of Rikers After Contempt Finding
A federal judge has ordered New York City to draft plans to hand over management of its Rikers Island jail complex to a third-party receiver after holding
New York City found in contempt over conditions in city jails
NEW YORK -- 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 complex on the verge of a federal takeover.
Judge finds NYC in contempt over Rikers conditions, moves closer to federal takeover
The judge said the city had placed incarcerated people in “unconstitutional danger” by failing to comply with 18 separate provisions of court orders pertaining to security, staffing, supervision, use of force and the safety of young detainees.
Judge finds New York City in contempt over jail conditions, moves closer to a federal takeover
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 complex on the verge of a federal takeover.
Rikers Island captain who cost city $250K to settle sex claim hit with new misconduct lawsuit
A Correction captain on Rikers Island who cost the city $250,000 to settle a sexual misconduct claim has been named in yet ...
The Rikers Mess: Will Federal Oversight Fix It?
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Harvey Weinstein accuses Rikers Island of substandard medical treatment, unhygienic conditions in legal claim
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic ...
New York City found in contempt for failing to stop violence at city’s most notorious prison
New York City found in contempt for failing to stop violence at city’s most notorious prison - Conditions are ‘demonstrably ...
Blood-Spattered & Underwear-Soiled Harvey Weinstein Sues NYC For $5M Over “Deplorable Conditions” At Rikers Island Jail
Violent conditions at Riker Island jail have left convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein covered in blood, soiled underwear & more ...