Judge holds NYC in contempt

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.
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.
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.
Judge holds NYC in contempt over worsening conditions on 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 holds NYC in contempt over violent, dangerous city jails
While plans are on track to close Rikers Island by 2027, a federal judge ordered the city to submit proposals for structural reform to remedy its noncompliance with orders to stop civil rights abuses at the notorious jail.
Federal Judge Finds NYC in Contempt Over Rikers Conditions, Nears Takeover
A federal judge has ruled New York City in contempt for failing to address dangerous conditions in its jails, particularly at Rikers Island. U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain cited “unconstitutional danger” to detainees and jail staff, stemming from poor supervision, excessive force, and unsafe conditions.
Rikers Island ruling: Federal judge finds NYC in contempt of reform decree, ‘inclined’ to putting jail under receiver
A Manhattan federal judge on Wednesday said she is “inclined” to appoint a federal receiver to oversee the use of force and safety on Rikers Island — moving the jail complex the closest it has ever been to federal control.
New York City found in contempt over conditions in city jails
In September, Judge Swain directed city officials to begin developing a plan for a possible federal takeover of Rikers Island.
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 — as 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,
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.
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NYC held in contempt for failing to improve Rikers Island conditions
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Faulty fentanyl tests spurred NYC's push to ban mail on Rikers Island
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