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Former Correction Officers and Rikers Employees Charged With Corruption

Five people, including employees and a detainee from Rikers Island, have been charged with corruption for smuggling contraband like drugs and cellphones into the jail.
The defendants accepted bribes to smuggle in a variety of illegal substances, which contributed to making Rikers Island less safe for inmates and officers during a spike in overdoses.

New York City Set to Pay a Record $28 Million to Settle Rikers Island Suit

New York City agreed to pay over $28 million to settle a lawsuit regarding Nicholas Feliciano's severe brain damage at Rikers Island.
The settlement may become one of the largest pretrial awards for a single plaintiff in a civil rights case in NYC.

NYC correction officers union argues federal court takeover of Rikers would leave violence-plagued prison in 'chaos'

The Correction Officers' Benevolent Association opposes a federal takeover of Rikers Island, expressing concerns about safety and implying progress under current leadership.

New court protocols unveiled to tackle felony case delays and prepare for Rikers closure

New reforms in New York's Unified Court System aim to reduce felony case delays and alleviate jail population backlogs.

How a Migrant Accused of Rape Was Freed and Charged With Rape Again

A plea deal allowed a defendant, previously accused of rape, to be released despite immigration warnings, resulting in further criminal activity.

Mentally Ill Detained on Rikers Often Locked up in Cells For Weeks, Report Says

Rikers Island's treatment of mentally ill detainees violates city regulations, leading to severe deterioration of their conditions.

Former Correction Officers and Rikers Employees Charged With Corruption

Five people, including employees and a detainee from Rikers Island, have been charged with corruption for smuggling contraband like drugs and cellphones into the jail.
The defendants accepted bribes to smuggle in a variety of illegal substances, which contributed to making Rikers Island less safe for inmates and officers during a spike in overdoses.

New York City Set to Pay a Record $28 Million to Settle Rikers Island Suit

New York City agreed to pay over $28 million to settle a lawsuit regarding Nicholas Feliciano's severe brain damage at Rikers Island.
The settlement may become one of the largest pretrial awards for a single plaintiff in a civil rights case in NYC.

NYC correction officers union argues federal court takeover of Rikers would leave violence-plagued prison in 'chaos'

The Correction Officers' Benevolent Association opposes a federal takeover of Rikers Island, expressing concerns about safety and implying progress under current leadership.

New court protocols unveiled to tackle felony case delays and prepare for Rikers closure

New reforms in New York's Unified Court System aim to reduce felony case delays and alleviate jail population backlogs.

How a Migrant Accused of Rape Was Freed and Charged With Rape Again

A plea deal allowed a defendant, previously accused of rape, to be released despite immigration warnings, resulting in further criminal activity.

Mentally Ill Detained on Rikers Often Locked up in Cells For Weeks, Report Says

Rikers Island's treatment of mentally ill detainees violates city regulations, leading to severe deterioration of their conditions.
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Harvey Weinstein in hospital for emergency heart surgery after falling ill in New York prison

Harvey Weinstein underwent emergency heart surgery due to severe medical issues.

How Rikers Island Became New York's Largest Mental Institution

One night in fall 2015, an 18-year-old woman was standing on a subway platform in the Bronx when a homeless man named James Dolo came up from behind and used both hands to push her onto the tracks, the police said, injuring her.

Man Charged in Grand Central Stabbings Slashed Inmate, Officials Say

A Bronx man facing attempted murder charges after he stabbed two girls at Grand Central Terminal on Christmas Day slashed a fellow Rikers Island detainee in the head and face on Thursday, seriously injuring him, according to Correction Department officials.

New Jails Commissioner Aims to Avoid Federal Rikers Takeover

The new head of NYC's troubled jails promises to work with the federal monitor to avoid a takeover of Rikers Island.
Mayor Eric Adams praises the new jails head for her transparency and understanding of the work ahead.
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City Hall to tap eight-year NYC DOC veteran as new commissioner: sources

The next commissioner of the city's Department of Corrections may soon be named as a possible federal takeover of the embattled Rikers Island jail system looms.
Officials are considering promoting Lynelle Maginley-Liddie, an eight-year DOC veteran, to the position.

Federal Takeover Sought for Rikers Island

Manhattan's top federal prosecutor and lawyers for people detained at Rikers Island have requested a federal takeover of the jail complex.
Lawyers also asked that a judge find New York City in contempt for violating court orders on jail conditions.

City Hall to tap eight-year NYC DOC veteran as new commissioner: sources

The next commissioner of the city's Department of Corrections may soon be named as a possible federal takeover of the embattled Rikers Island jail system looms.
Officials are considering promoting Lynelle Maginley-Liddie, an eight-year DOC veteran, to the position.

Federal Takeover Sought for Rikers Island

Manhattan's top federal prosecutor and lawyers for people detained at Rikers Island have requested a federal takeover of the jail complex.
Lawyers also asked that a judge find New York City in contempt for violating court orders on jail conditions.
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Why Rikers Island is Ripe for a Rethink

Louis Molina is leaving his post as commissioner of New York City's Department of Correction.
Rikers Island still faces challenges such as violence, crumbling infrastructure, and lack of competent staff.
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