Judge finds New York City in contempt

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 in Contempt, Clearing the Way to Take Over Rikers
The finding was a landmark in a court case that has stretched out over more than a decade. Plans for a receivership of New York City’s jails will be heard on Jan. 14.
New York City found in contempt over conditions in city jails
Judge Laura Taylor Swain in Manhattan issued a written ruling finding the city in contempt over 18 separate contempt claims.
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,
Judge holds NYC in contempt over worsening conditions at 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 officials in contempt for conditions on Rikers Island, federal judge rules
The judge found that conditions have only continued to worsen at the jail complex, setting up a potential federal takeover.
Federal Judge Orders a Receiver Takeover for Rikers Island
A Manhattan federal judge in a long-running lawsuit against the city’s beleaguered Department of Correction ruled Wednesday that a third-party “receiver” be appointed to oversee use-of-force and safety issues in the city’s jails.
Judge finds New York City in contempt over jail conditions, moves closer to a federal takeover
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Wednesday found New York City in contempt for failing to staunch violence and brutality at its jails, a scathing ruling that puts the troubled Rikers Island jail complex on the verge of a federal takeover.
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NYC found in contempt over ongoing violence in city jails, including use of force and self-harm
A federal judge found New York City in contempt Wednesday over conditions in city jails, citing that conditions have only ...
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Cartel member sues Diddy for allegedly ruining drug business
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Ex-NYC Correction Dept. chief Eric Taylor returns to duty as a deputy commissioner 24 years later
The judge, Laura Taylor Swain, would have to find the city in contempt of court orders and decide the city is not capable of running the system. Taylor held a range of roles in the jails.
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Ashley Biden detailed 'pain' from diary theft, urged prison for thief in letter to judge
U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain unsealed the highly emotional letter more than three weeks after sentencing Aimee Harris. The judge sentenced Harris to one month in federal jail and three ...