Federal Judge Moves Closer to Rikers Island Takeover After NYC Contempt Ruling
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A Manhattan federal judge has recommended appointing a third-party receiver to oversee Rikers Island jails due to persistent safety and use-of-force issues, citing nine years of failed reforms by the Department of Correction. Despite opposition from Mayor Eric Adams, who points to recent improvements, Judge Laura Taylor Swain argues that a receivership is necessary to address ongoing threats and non-compliance with court orders. The decision requires parties to agree on the receiver's powers and role by January 14, 2024, amid concerns about the jails' culture of brutality and management inefficiencies.
Topics:nation#department-of-correction#eric-adams#judicial-reform#law-and-justice#receivership#rikers-island
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- Judge finds New York City in contempt over jail conditions, moves closer to a federal takeover The Associated Press
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