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NYC began investigating sexual misconduct complaints at jails more promptly after flood of lawsuits
New data from the city’s Department of Correction shows the Adams administration began completing more investigations into detainees’ sexual assault and abuse allegations after more than 700 women sued the city in 2023.
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Joe Hong
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Former Rikers detainees urge NYC officials to address sexual abuse in jail
City councilmembers, formerly incarcerated women and members of the public grilled jails officials for more than four hours.
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Samantha Max
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Rikers transferred 3 guards accused of sexual abuse out of women’s jail
The guards’ removal comes weeks after Gothamist questioned whether the allegations against them had been investigated.
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Giulia Heyward
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Sexual abuse investigations at Rikers languish under Adams
The correction department’s compliance with federal guidelines has worsened since Adams took office, Gothamist’s review of city data shows.
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Matt Katz
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These officials could act on the Rikers sexual assault scandal. Here’s where they stand.
City, state and federal officials have been reluctant to investigate the more than 700 claims.
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Samantha Max
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Mayor Adams silent on guards accused of sexual abuse at Rikers as calls for action grow
At least five current Rikers officers face allegations in recent lawsuits.
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Samantha Max
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Women accused these jail guards of sexual assault. The men still work at Rikers.
A new Gothamist investigation shows at least five current guards have been accused of rapes and assault, and the true number is likely higher. A city refusal to actively investigate or take safety steps would violate federal and state guidelines.
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Jessy Edwards
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Rikers officer posed as TV producer to lure woman he raped to his home, Queens DA says
Anthony Martin Jr. faces multiple allegations of sexual assault, according to prosecutors.
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Samantha Max
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Rikers guard charged with rape while off duty has a string of accusations from detainees
At least two women allege that Anthony Martin Jr., a correction officer at Rikers Island, sexually assaulted them while they were detained at the women’s jail.
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Jessy Edwards
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Samantha Max
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Mayor Adams ‘can’t’ say if Rikers has a culture of sexual abuse, despite 700+ lawsuits
The city Law Department is reviewing allegations of sexual assault in the jails, according to Adams.
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Samantha Max
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