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NYC loses control of Rikers Island

The New York Times · 5h

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.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1h

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

NEW YORK (AP) — 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.

CBS News on MSN · 6h

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.

Queens Daily Eagle11h

Rikers will be taken over by an independent receiver, judge rules

A federal judge took the extraordinary step of stripping the city of its control over Rikers Island, ruling that City Hall ...

13hon MSN

Rikers Island Doula Program Is Helping To Give Incarcerated Mothers A Voice, ‘I’m Actually Being Heard’

Four years after NYC Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal pushed for doula care in jails, the Rikers Island Doula Program is in full ...

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