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Judge holds NYC in contempt

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Judge finds NYC in contempt over Rikers conditions, moves closer to federal takeover

The judge said the city had placed incarcerated people in “unconstitutional danger” by failing to comply with 18 separate provisions of court orders pertaining to security, staffing, supervision, use of force and the safety of young detainees.

CBS News on MSN · 3d

Judge rules NYC is in contempt over jail violence, moves Rikers Island closer to federal takeover

A judge's scathing ruling Wednesday moves New York City's troubled Rikers Island jail complex a step closer to a federal takeover.

Gothamist · 2d

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.

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Blood-Spattered & Underwear-Soiled Harvey Weinstein Sues NYC For $5M Over “Deplorable Conditions” At Rikers Island Jail

Violent conditions at Riker Island jail have left convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein covered in blood, soiled underwear & more ...

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Harvey Weinstein's lawyers file complaint against NYC alleging poor medical care and 'gulag' conditions at Rikers Island

Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers filed a legal claim Tuesday against New York City, alleging the disgraced Hollywood mogul is ...

Harvey Weinstein Sues NYC Over ‘Unsanitary’ Living Conditions At Riker’s Island, Lack Of ‘Clean Underwear’

Weinstein was accused of sexual assault or harassment by over 80 women, victims of which provided a list of over 100 ...

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