New York City, Rikers Island

Can a Court’s ‘Last Resort’ Fix New York City’s Jails?
A federal judge is likely to employ a rarely used remedy to try to fix longstanding problems in the city’s jails. But it’s not foolproof.
Judge leaning toward federal takeover of New York City's Rikers jail
A U.S. judge on Wednesday said she was leaning toward ordering a federal takeover of New York City's Rikers Island jail complex, after finding the city had failed to improve violent conditions that put inmates and staff at risk.
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.
Judge holds NYC in contempt over worsening conditions on Rikers, says federal takeover likely
A federal judge ruled the Adams administration is in contempt of the 2015 decree on all 18 points, including key measures such as deaths in custody and violence behind bars.
NYC found in contempt over ‘grave’ conditions at Rikers Island — with fed takeover increasingly likely
New York City was found in contempt Wednesday over “grave” conditions at Rikers Island — and a judge said she was “inclined” to order a federal takeover of the troubled jail complex. The scathing, 65-page contempt order by Manhattan federal Judge Laura Taylor Swain blasted the city for rising deaths of inmates,
Federal Judge Finds New York City in Contempt Over Jail Conditions
Judge Laura Taylor Swain found the city in contempt on 18 separate counts, underscoring the city's failure to address issues in its jail system.
Judge finds New York City in contempt over jail conditions, moves closer to a federal takeover
US District Judge Laura Taylor Swain in Manhattan said the city had placed incarcerated people in “unconstitutional danger” by failing to comply with 18 separate provisions of court orders pertaining to security,
New York City Found in Contempt Over Conditions in City Jails
A federal judge found New York City in contempt on Wednesday over conditions in its city jails, saying conditions have only worsened in the nine years since the city settled accusations of abuse and violence.
Judge holds New York City in contempt over jail conditions, paving the way for potential federal takeover
A federal judge on Wednesday found New York City in contempt for failing to address violence and deteriorating conditions at its jails, bringing the notorious Rikers Island complex closer to federal receivership.
Federal judge holds New York City in contempt for violence in city jails
Chief US District Judge Laura Taylor Swain found New York City in contempt Wednesday for failing to reduce violence and brutality in the Rikers Island complex. Judge Swain said the city was placing
Another step: Judge’s contempt ruling puts NYC closer to Rikers receiver
Once more, Manhattan Federal Judge Laura Taylor Swain has found the city and the Department of Correction in contempt of ...
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 ...
Judge finds NYC in contempt over jail conditions, moves closer to federal takeover
The judge said the city had placed incarcerated people in “unconstitutional danger” by failing to comply with 18 separate ...
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 ...
Notorious jail that housed Tupac is 'infested with mice and covered in pools of water'
Chief U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain found the prison was in contempt of orders to improve the 'grave' conditions ...
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Judge may order federal takeover of NY's notorious Rikers jail
Chief U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain in Manhattan said the city and its Department of Correction were in ...