"Every person in our city's care deserves dignity, safety, and access to quality medical treatment - without exception."
"Cozart's family said the man had arrived at the jail with no urgent medical issues."
John Price, a 49-year-old detainee at Rikers Island, died after being transferred to Elmhurst Hospital for medical care. His death is the second in less than a week, following the death of 39-year-old Barry Cozart. The Department of Corrections commissioner expressed sorrow over Price's death, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced an investigation. Court records indicate Price was facing drug trafficking charges. Rikers Island is under federal oversight, with ongoing concerns about the treatment and safety of detainees, as evidenced by 15 deaths in custody last year.
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