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' law libraries lack supplies and remain disorganized, report findsLaw library access issues persist at Rikers Island, hindering detainees' ability to seek legal assistance.
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' law libraries lack supplies and remain disorganized, report findsLaw library access issues persist at Rikers Island, hindering detainees' ability to seek legal assistance.