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Rikers inmate dies in ‘medical emergency,’ is fifth convict to die in custody in less than two months
A Rikers Island inmate who allegedly tried to kill a man by slitting his throat died behind bars Monday, the fifth death in ...
5 inmates have died at Rikers Island in past six weeks, officials say
Five inmates have died at the Rikers Island jail complex in the last six weeks, officials say. At least 38 people have died ...
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The Plan to Close Rikers Is Failing—But No One Will Admit It
The same week, a non-renewed, non-transformed Rikers Island reported its fifth inmate death of the year: Dashawn Jenkins, 27, who died of a ruptured appendix after days of obvious symptoms that jail ...
Adams Is Allowing ICE to Return to Rikers. Here’s What to Know.
Federal immigration officials had been barred from the New York City jail complex. The mayor says they can return, but only ...
Mayor's office executive order will allow federal agents to return to Rikers Island jail
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, along with agents from the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland ...
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Adams administration establishes office for ICE agents inside Rikers Island
NEW YORK (WABC) -- ICE agents are returning to Rikers Island to coordinate detaining inmates from city criminal cases, under ...
Harvey Weinstein's Health Crisis: Rapid Deterioration and Poor Prison Conditions
The deteriorating health of Harvey Weinstein is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by prisoners, particularly those with preexisting medical conditions. Weinstein's weight gain, which has ...
NYC Mayor Adams’ office issues order allowing ICE, fed agencies on Rikers
Mayor Adams’ office issued an executive order late Tuesday allowing ICE agents to operate on Rikers Island — a move sought by ...