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Judge holds NYC in contempt

UPI News on MSN · 17h

Judge holds NYC in contempt over 'grave' prison conditions on Rikers Island, is 'inclined' to a federal takeover

A judge ruled New York City is now in contempt over "grave" conditions at the Rikers Island prison complex, with a federal takeover of the system now seen increasingly as likely in a years-long legal battle.

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Judge holds New York City in contempt over jail conditions, paving the way for potential federal takeover

A federal judge on Wednesday found New York City in contempt for failing to address violence and deteriorating conditions at its jails.

The New York Times · 20h

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 York City’s jails will be heard on Jan. 14.

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Notorious jail that housed Tupac is 'infested with mice and covered in pools of water'

Chief U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain found the prison was in contempt of orders to improve the 'grave' conditions ...

Judge may order federal takeover of NY's notorious Rikers jail

Chief U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain in Manhattan said the city and its Department of Correction were in ...

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