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Manhattan US attorney insists on federal takeover of Rikers Island from Eric Adams admin:…

Hims Jul 18, 2023 0

Manhattan’s U.S. Attorney announced Monday that his office intends to file for contempt and take over control of the long-plagued Riker’s Island jail complex from New York City Eric…
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National

NYC should be held in contempt over appalling Rikers conditions, court-appointed monitor says

Hims Jul 11, 2023 0

A court-appointed monitor is urging a judge to begin contempt proceedings against New York City over conditions at the troubled Rikers Island jail complex, setting the stage for a…
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Business

Judge once again considers court takeover of NYC’s embattled Rikers Island

Hims Jun 14, 2023 0

U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain has ordered attorneys to examine a potential receivership structure in a move that would seize control of Rikers Island from New York City.The…
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