NYC found in contempt over 'grave' conditions at Rikers Island - with fed takeover increasingly likely

Judge Laura Taylor Swain's contempt order cites 'grave' conditions at Rikers Island as the city fails to address rising violence, fatalities, and numerous violations.

Swain emphasized that the city has 'violated 18 provisions of a historic settlement' aimed at reducing violence, indicating a serious need for intervention.

The judge criticized the city's continual failures over nine years of federal oversight, concluding that a receivership may be necessary to address the crisis.

Swain's order demands a collaborative plan by city officials and the federal monitor by January 14 for potential federal oversight of Rikers.

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