Investigation launched after Rikers Island inmate dies in custody - marking first prisoner death of 2025A Rikers Island inmate died in custody, marking New York City's first detainee death of 2025.
Woman dies in custody at embattled Rikers IslandA woman died in custody at Rikers Island, marking the fourth recent death, raising concerns about conditions at the facility.
Rikers inmate dies in 'medical emergency,' is fifth convict to die in custody in less than two monthsDashawn Jenkins, a 27-year-old inmate, died at Rikers Island, marking the fifth death in city custody within less than two months.
Judge Demands a Plan for a Possible Federal Takeover of RikersFederal judge orders New York City's Department of Correction to propose a plan for an outside authority to address persistent violence in jails.
Rikers Island detainee dies after apparent medical episode, marks fifth death in jails this year | amNewYorkA Rikers Island detainee's death is the fifth in city jails this year, prompting federal considerations for intervention in jail operations.
Investigation launched after Rikers Island inmate dies in custody - marking first prisoner death of 2025A Rikers Island inmate died in custody, marking New York City's first detainee death of 2025.
Woman dies in custody at embattled Rikers IslandA woman died in custody at Rikers Island, marking the fourth recent death, raising concerns about conditions at the facility.
Rikers inmate dies in 'medical emergency,' is fifth convict to die in custody in less than two monthsDashawn Jenkins, a 27-year-old inmate, died at Rikers Island, marking the fifth death in city custody within less than two months.
Judge Demands a Plan for a Possible Federal Takeover of RikersFederal judge orders New York City's Department of Correction to propose a plan for an outside authority to address persistent violence in jails.
Rikers Island detainee dies after apparent medical episode, marks fifth death in jails this year | amNewYorkA Rikers Island detainee's death is the fifth in city jails this year, prompting federal considerations for intervention in jail operations.
Man incarcerated at Bridgewater prison for sex offenders dies after fist fightA 34-year-old inmate died after an alleged assault by a fellow inmate at the Massachusetts Treatment Center, prompting an ongoing investigation.
Department of Corrections yanks all 3,000 body cameras after one ignites injuring officerCity Department of Correction removed all body-worn cameras after one ignited at Rikers Island, pending safety review.