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The Court-Ordered Takeover of Rikers Shows the Crisis in American Prisons and Jails
A federal judge on Monday stripped control of the Rikers Island jail complex from New York City and ordered the appointment ...
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Rikers hope
It seems counterintuitive, but the pending takeover of Rikers Island by a U.S. court-appointed administrator could redound to the benefit of the city, including Mayor Adams.The jail complex is horribl ...
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Outside “Remediation Manager” Will Run Rikers Island, Judge Rules
The historic step, taking control of the jails away from the city, is "a drastic and necessary measure to save lives," ...
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Rikers Island to be taken out of New York City control, federal judge rules
A federal judge Tuesday seized control of New York City's notorious jail complex on Rikers Island, which will now be run by an official who reports directly to the court.In the past 50 years, a ...
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Federal court strips New York City of control over Rikers Island
A federal judge on Tuesday stripped New York City of its control over Rikers Island jail, which will now effectively be run ...