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Rikers Island, NYC and Judge

The New York Times · 9h

What to Know About a Possible Federal Takeover of Rikers Island

A judge found New York City in contempt of an agreement meant to improve jail conditions, setting the stage for a receivership.

UPI News on MSN · 19h

Judge holds NYC in contempt over 'grave' prison conditions on Rikers Island, is 'inclined' to a federal takeover

A judge ruled New York City is now in contempt over "grave" conditions at the Rikers Island prison complex, with a federal takeover of the system now seen increasingly as likely in a years-long legal battle.

Hosted on MSN · 22h

Judge rules NYC is in contempt over jail violence, moves Rikers Island closer to federal takeover

A judge's scathing ruling Wednesday moves New York City's troubled Rikers Island jail complex a step closer to a federal takeover.

Harvey Weinstein kept in 'gulag' conditions at Rikers

MSNBC on MSN · 21h

Harvey Weinstein is being subjected to medical negligence at Rikers Island, attorney says

In a legal notice, Weinstein’s attorney likened Rikers, a notoriously dangerous jail, to a “gulag” and accused officials of failing to provide adequate medical treatment to the disgraced film producer.

NBC News on MSN · 22h

Harvey Weinstein's lawyers file complaint against NYC alleging poor medical care and 'gulag' conditions at Rikers Island

Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers filed a legal claim Tuesday against New York City, alleging the disgraced Hollywood mogul is receiving poor medical care and living in an unhygienic environment at the Rikers Island jail complex.

CBS Dallas on MSN · 1d

Harvey Weinstein accuses Rikers Island of substandard medical treatment, unhygienic conditions in legal claim

Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.

NYC held in contempt for failing to improve Rikers Island conditions

A federal judge has threatened to take over the troubled Rikers Island jail complex. CBS News New York political ...

1hOpinion

Putting a federal receiver in charge could clean up Rikers — if it’s done right

A Manhattan federal judge just moved one step closer to handing control of city jails over to a receiver. It’s undoubtedly ...

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Mayor Adams says Manhattan stabbing spree was ‘byproduct’ of push to reduce Rikers jail population

Mayor Eric Adams argued Tuesday that last week’s horrific stabbing spree in Manhattan was the “byproduct” of efforts to ...

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