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Judge seizes control of New York City's Rikers Island jail complex

Judge takes control of Rikers jail from city due to long-term mismanagement.

City's compliance with court orders deemed insufficient, leading to federal oversight.

A federal judge has seized control of Rikers Island jail due to persistent unconstitutional conditions.

Judge Laura Taylor Swain has appointed an independent officer to oversee Rikers after prolonged failures by NYC's Department of Correction.

Judge takes control of Rikers jail from city due to long-term mismanagement.

City's compliance with court orders deemed insufficient, leading to federal oversight.

A federal judge has seized control of Rikers Island jail due to persistent unconstitutional conditions.

Judge Laura Taylor Swain has appointed an independent officer to oversee Rikers after prolonged failures by NYC's Department of Correction.

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