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law-and-justice1 year ago•4 min saved

Federal Judge Moves Closer to Rikers Island Takeover After NYC Contempt Ruling

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.

via THE CITY|

#department-of-correction #eric-adams #judicial-reform

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

NYC Council Passes Solitary Confinement Ban, Mayor's Veto Threatens Implementation

The New York City Council has approved a bill that would ban most forms of solitary confinement in city jails, despite opposition from Mayor Adams. The bill received overwhelming support from Council members, creating a potential veto-proof majority. If the mayor does not veto or sign the bill, it will go into effect within three months. The legislation prohibits placing inmates in solitary confinement, except for limited periods for sleep or deescalation purposes. It also includes due process provisions and requires regular observation of confined individuals. Mayor Adams and the Correction Officers' Benevolent Association have expressed concerns about public safety and the potential impact on jail security.

via New York Daily News|

#department-of-correction #mayor-adams #nyc-council

law-and-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

"Mayor Adams Appoints Lynelle Maginley-Liddie to Prevent Federal Takeover of Rikers"

Lynelle Maginley-Liddie, the new commissioner of the New York City Department of Correction, aims to prevent a federal takeover of the troubled Rikers Island complex by working with the federal monitor overseeing the system. She promises to bring transparency and a "humane" environment to the jails. The monitor praised Maginley-Liddie as "transparent and forthright," but also expressed concerns about the mismanagement of reform efforts. Advocates argue that only an independent authority, such as a receiver, can bring about the necessary systemic changes. Mayor Eric Adams defended Maginley-Liddie and opposed a receiver, stating that the broken system has been a problem for decades.

via The New York Times|

#department-of-correction #federal-takeover #law-and-justice

government2 years ago•4 min saved

Mayor Adams Selects Lynelle Maginley-Liddie as NYC's New Jails Chief

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Lynelle Maginley-Liddie as the new commissioner of the New York City Department of Correction (DOC), making her the second Black woman to hold this position in the department's history. Maginley-Liddie, who has served at DOC for eight years, most recently as first deputy commissioner and chief diversity officer, is praised for her role in the progress made at DOC and her commitment to safety and dignity for staff and detainees. She will continue the administration's efforts to improve conditions and reverse decades of mismanagement on Rikers Island.

via nyc.gov|

#department-of-correction #government #leadership-appointment

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Father Takes Revenge: Shoots Driver Who Killed His Son

A father in North Carolina has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after shooting and killing a Department of Correction truck driver who fatally struck his son. The family had run out of gas and was walking down the road when the accident occurred. The father, Chad Woods, allegedly pulled out a gun and shot the driver, Jeffrey McKay, in a fit of grief and anger. McKay died before reaching the hospital. Woods and the surviving family member then took McKay's truck and drove home before Woods was later apprehended.

via KABC-TV|

#crime #department-of-correction #fathers-revenge

law-and-justice2 years ago•4 min saved

Federal Monitor Urges Contempt Charges for NYC Officials Over Rikers Island Jail Violence

A federal monitor overseeing New York City's jails has asked a judge to consider holding the Department of Correction and its commissioner in contempt for failing to improve conditions at Rikers Island. The monitor, Steve J. Martin, reported a "disturbing level of regression" in several areas, including investigations into staff misconduct and security issues. This is the first time the monitor has recommended contempt proceedings since being appointed in 2015. The judge will decide next month whether to initiate contempt proceedings, which could force the implementation of new policies to improve conditions.

via The New York Times|

#conditions #contempt-of-court #department-of-correction