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NYC loses control of Rikers Island

The New York Times · 2d

Outside Official Will Take Over Deadly Rikers Island Jail, Judge Orders

Laura Taylor Swain, a federal judge, seized control of New York City’s lockups, which have been rife with violence and dysfunction.

CBS News on MSN · 2d

NYC loses control of Rikers Island as judge appoints remediation manager to run jail complex

A federal judge has appointed a remediation manager to run Rikers Island and report directly to her, taking control of the troubled complex away from the city.

NBC New York on MSN · 2d

Judge strips NYC of full authority over Rikers Island, citing ‘unprecedented' violence

New York City will no longer fully control its jail system, including the long-troubled Rikers Island complex, after a federal judge found the city had failed to stem spiraling dysfunction and brutality against those in custody.

Queens Daily Eagle1d

Deadline extended for former detainees to get their piece of $92.5 million Rikers settlement

Immigrants living in New York who were unlawfully held on Rikers Island because federal immigration agents asked the city to ...

Court Orders Sweeping Reforms for NYC's Rikers Island as U.S. Attorney Welcomes Oversight

Court mandates reform for NYC's Rikers Island and appoints a remediation manager to address the jail's issues.

Courthouse News Service2d

Rikers Island receivership

A federal court in New York ruled that Rikers Island will be placed under the control of an independent receiver. In the ...

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