Judge Finds City in Contempt and Is ‘Inclined’ to Take Control of 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 ...
New York City found in contempt over conditions in city jails
A federal judge has found New York City in contempt over conditions in its city jails. Judge Laura Taylor Swain in Manhattan issued a written ruling on Wednesday, finding the city in contempt over 18 ...
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 ...