#rikers-island

#rikers-island

Reopening the ICE office at Rikers Island is proposed to improve public safety and streamline deportation of foreign-born criminals.

Mayor Eric Adams aims to reopen ICE office on Rikers Island, raising concerns among immigration advocates and city officials.

Trump's potential imprisonment at Rikers Island is entwined with political drama ahead of the upcoming election.

Harvey Weinstein is hospitalized for serious medical issues amid claims of inadequate medical care on Rikers Island.

Luigi Mangione is charged with murder and detained in Pennsylvania as extradition to New York may take months, likely leading to a complex legal process.

Harvey Weinstein is recovering from emergency heart surgery while awaiting his retrial, experiencing significant pain and additional health issues.

Harvey Weinstein is receiving treatment for bone-marrow cancer and facing ongoing legal challenges.

Weinstein's lawyers claim he is receiving inadequate medical treatment and living in unsanitary conditions at Rikers Island jail.

Harvey Weinstein is suing NYC for alleged negligence in medical care while imprisoned at Rikers Island.

Harvey Weinstein remains in custody facing a retrial on sexual assault charges, highlighting ongoing legal consequences from his high-profile criminal case.

Harvey Weinstein underwent emergency heart surgery while serving a 16-year prison sentence for sexual offenses.

Harvey Weinstein's attorneys claim he is receiving inadequate medical care and living in unsanitary conditions at Rikers Island jail amid serious health issues.

Harvey Weinstein has undergone emergency heart surgery after experiencing chest pains while in custody at Rikers Island.

New York City found in contempt for failing to improve grave conditions at Rikers Island; federal takeover increasingly likely.

Advocates demand closure of Rikers Island amid deteriorating conditions and federal scrutiny over its management.

The city is now under federal scrutiny after being found in contempt for managing its jails inadequately, particularly Rikers Island.

Federal judge orders New York City's Department of Correction to propose a plan for an outside authority to address persistent violence in jails.

New York City risks losing control over its jails as federal judge cites failure to improve Rikers Island conditions, possibly leading to receivership.

A Rikers Island detainee's death is the fifth in city jails this year, prompting federal considerations for intervention in jail operations.

Judge Swain holds the city in contempt and considers appointing a receiver for Rikers due to serious deficiencies in jail conditions.

Federal judges may take extreme measures, like receivership, when local systems fail to address dire conditions, as seen in Alabama and now New York City.

Rikers Island closure unlikely by 2027

Mayor Adams's evolving stance on closing Rikers

Mayor Eric Adams was baptized at Rikers Island by Rev. Al Sharpton, emphasizing the belief that one's current circumstances do not define them.

Despite pressure to close Rikers Island, Mayor Adams faces challenges in meeting the proposed deadline of August 2027.

A federal judge has found NYC in contempt for failing to improve conditions at Rikers Island jail, considering appointing an outside authority to take control.

Brooklyn Defender Services criticizes NYC DOC for failing mental health treatment at Rikers, urging systemic changes and the closure of the facility.

The City of New York settled a civil rights lawsuit for $28 million after a woman's grandson attempted suicide in Rikers Island custody.

Nicholas Feliciano suffered brain damage after correction officers allegedly waited almost eight minutes before helping him during the suicide attempt.

A plea deal allowed a defendant, previously accused of rape, to be released despite immigration warnings, resulting in further criminal activity.

Increased assaults on correction officers at Rikers Island raise questions about inmate accountability and safety.

The correction officer appeals for the reinstatement of solitary confinement following her assault.

Ronald Brereton was dismissed as Rikers security chief after mounting violent incidents prompted a union demand for accountability and improved officer safety.

Slashing proposed beds for mentally ill inmates in half for a Brooklyn jail construction project could lead to a disaster.

A correction officer from Rikers Island was indicted for allegedly raping a woman he lured with a false acting job promise.

Carlos Ozrio, a corrections officer, was cleared of sexual assault charges, calling the experience his "biggest embarrassment" and expressing relief after the verdict.

A former prisoner in the Rose M. Singer women's jail on Rikers Island is suing New York City for allegedly ignoring her warnings about a transgender woman who she believed was actually a man pretending to be a woman.

The plaintiff claims that the alleged perpetrator was instructed by the Department of Corrections staff to claim transgender identity in order to stay in the female dorm and have access to female inmates.

The plaintiff reported multiple instances of sexual assault by the alleged perpetrator and accuses correction officers of failing to remove the imposter from female housing.

A correction officer was attacked by an inmate during a brawl at Rikers Island, prompting calls for improved security and consequences for inmates.

A correction officer was indicted for smuggling $15,000 worth of contraband into Rikers Island, compromising safety and security.

Rikers Island's treatment of mentally ill detainees violates city regulations, leading to severe deterioration of their conditions.

Improving care for trauma patients and incarcerated individuals at Rikers requires a focus on mental health support and intervention to reduce violence and recidivism.

Negligence claims against New York City officials point to systemic failures at Rikers Island leading to Gilberto Garcia's fentanyl overdose death.

Correction workers at Rikers Island failed to assist Michael Nieves during his suicide attempt, contributing to his death, yet were not criminally charged.

The lawsuit against NYC correction staff raises serious concerns about accountability in overdose response protocols at Rikers Island.

Transgender woman sues City of New York for alleged assault and harassment in a male detention center.

Lawsuit references the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003 to address rape incidents in correctional facilities.

Eric Adams reaffirmed his faith through baptism, emphasizing personal redemption and connection with incarcerated youth.

The event highlighted the unique role of faith in Adams' political journey.

Mayor Adams was baptized at Rikers Island on Good Friday by Reverend Al Sharpton.

Adams spent time with incarcerated men, emphasizing personal growth and support for their recommitment to positive paths.

Rikers inmate denied medical care while incarcerated, eventually dying shortly after release.

Inmates on Rikers Island are individuals deserving safety and care, with recent instances of medical neglect and deaths prompting concerns for reform.

Repeated denial of medical treatment led to the death of an inmate with suspected scarlet fever at Rikers Island.

Former NYPD Sgt. Steven Lee exposed corruption but found guilty of assault, now in Rikers Island.

Being a whistleblower does not offer immunity, as seen in Lee's case.

Correction officers on Rikers Island faced violent assaults from inmates, leading to injuries and psychological trauma.

Officers express fear and apprehension about returning to work due to the recent violent incidents.

An accused murderer stabbed another inmate multiple times at Rikers Island in a violent act.

The increase in violence at the jail is blamed on the ban on solitary confinement.