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2 Rikers officers suspended after first detainee death of the year, per oversight report
The hours leading up to the man’s death involved a slew of violations of jail policy, according to the city Board of Correction report.
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Brittany Kriegstein
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Man dies after being transferred from Rikers Island to hospital, officials say
John Price, 49, is the second Rikers Island detainee to die in less than a week.
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Michael Sol Warren
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Family says first Rikers detainee to die this year had no urgent health issues on arrival
Jail officials say an officer found the man in medical distress, but life-saving efforts failed.
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Brittany Kriegstein
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New York City needs to get going on transforming Rikers, environmental activists say
A new report released by advocates outlines the significant benefits of transforming Rikers into a renewable energy hub and wastewater treatment center.
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Rosemary Misdary
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Rikers guard suspended after man's death in custody, report finds
Aramis Furse, 32, was found unresponsive in his jail cell in December. A federal monitor says guards routinely fail to tour cell blocks adequately.
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Brittany Kriegstein
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Rikers inmates increasingly need mental health help. New jails won’t fix that, report says
The percentage of incarcerated people those with mental health needs is growing, according to new data.
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Caroline Lewis
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Man in Rikers custody dies after being taken to hospital, officials say
A jail guard found the 38-year-old in medical distress in a bathroom, according to the city's correction department.
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Andrew Giambrone
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Rate of violence in NYC jails reaching new heights, city data shows
The city’s latest management report shows assaults and injuries to staff and inmates have been on the rise.
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Ryan Kost
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Rikers officer suspended after death of detainee who was due for upstate prison the next day
The officer failed to provide lifesaving aid to the 43-year-old man as he had a seizure in a cell, according to an official report.
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Brittany Kriegstein
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NYC jail officer aided immigration officers in violation of sanctuary protections, report finds
The city's Department of Investigation recommended more training and guidance for correction officers.
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Arya Sundaram
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