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.
A judge found New York City in contempt of an agreement meant to improve jail conditions, setting the stage for a ...
Chief U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain found the prison was in contempt of orders to improve the 'grave' conditions ...
Chief U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain in Manhattan said the city and its Department of Correction were in ...
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