The charges against defendants in MDC-Brooklyn include charges for the violent murder of Uriel Whyte on June 7 and Edwin Cordero on July 17, which highlight serious ongoing violence at the facility.
The U.S. Attorney's Office stated that no bail package could protect the community from Andrew Simpson and Devone Thomas, highlighting the perceived danger posed by the defendants.
Following the violent incidents, a grand jury has returned an Indictment against the defendants, who could face life imprisonment or the death penalty if convicted.
The violent crimes occurring within MDC-Brooklyn showcase the urgent issues surrounding safety and conditions in New York’s federal pretrial detention facilities.
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