Judge Laura Taylor Swain is deliberating on proposals to improve the conditions at Rikers Island, pointing to a worsening situation over nearly a decade. Detainee deaths and violence have spurred the judge to consider taking control away from Mayor Eric Adams, potentially appointing a federal receiver to directly manage the jails. This would make accountability for safety and use of force issues a court matter. This decision follows a contempt finding against the city for inadequate reforms despite years of legal proceedings and proposals from both inmate lawyers and city officials.
Federal Judge Laura Taylor Swain is considering stripping control of Rikers Island jails from Mayor Adams, suggesting an outside authority may better manage the complex.
For nearly a decade, the conditions at Rikers Island have worsened, prompting a federal judge to weigh various proposals for reforming the management of the facility.
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