Judge Finds New York in Contempt, Clearing the Way for Rikers Takeover
The finding was a landmark in a court case that has stretched out over more than a decade. Plans for a receivership of New ...
Judge leaning toward federal takeover of New York City's Rikers jail
A U.S. judge on Wednesday said she was leaning toward ordering a federal takeover of New York City's Rikers Island jail ...
Judge holds NYC in contempt over worsening conditions at Rikers Island jail, says federal takeover likely
A federal judge held New York City in contempt of court Wednesday for failing to improve conditions at Rikers and other jails ...
Judge finds NYC in contempt over jail conditions, moves closer to federal takeover
The extraordinary intervention would cede control of one of the nation’s largest, most notorious jail systems.
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 ...
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 ...
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NYC found in contempt over ongoing violence in city jails, including excessive force
A federal judge found New York City in contempt Wednesday over conditions in city jails, citing that conditions have only ...
Federal Judge Tells New York City To Brace for Takeover of Rikers After Contempt Finding
A federal judge ruled that New York City was in violation of 18 different provisions of a court-enforced plan to clean up the ...
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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.