Rikers Island, NYC

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.
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Another step: Judge’s contempt ruling puts NYC closer to Rikers receiver
Once more, Manhattan Federal Judge Laura Taylor Swain has found the city and the Department of Correction in contempt of court — 18 counts this time around — for a lack of progress in correcting
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.
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
NYC officials in contempt for conditions on Rikers Island, federal judge rules
The judge found that conditions have only continued to worsen at the jail complex, setting up a potential federal takeover.
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.
NYC found in contempt over ‘grave’ conditions at Rikers Island — with fed takeover increasingly likely
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
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.
Harvey Weinstein is being subjected to medical negligence at Rikers Island, attorney says
In a legal notice, Weinstein’s attorney likened Rikers, a notoriously dangerous jail, to a “gulag” and accused officials of ...
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NYCLU On Rikers Court Finding: “Rikers Island Is Dangerous, Inhumane, And An Unconstitutional Nightmare”
“Rikers Island is dangerous, inhumane, and an unconstitutional nightmare. Today’s historic decision shows by clear and ...
Harvey Weinstein files legal claim alleging lack of medical care and hygiene at Rikers Island jail
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers have filed a legal claim against New York City over allegedly substandard medical treatment and ...
Blood-Spattered & Underwear-Soiled Harvey Weinstein Sues NYC For $5M Over “Deplorable Conditions” At Rikers Island Jail
Awaiting a new New York trial next year on additional sex crimes charges, Harvey Weinstein seems to be wishing he was ...