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Fox News on MSN · 13h

Federal judge seizes control of Rikers Island from NYC

A federal judge in New York has taken the extraordinary step of seizing control of the city’s troubled Rikers Island jail complex, one of the nation’s largest and most famous jails, which houses around 7,

The Associated Press on MSN · 21h

Judge strips NYC of full authority over Rikers Island, citing ‘unprecedented’ violence

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City will no longer fully control its jail system, including the long-troubled Rikers Island complex, after a federal judge found the city had failed to stem spiraling dysfunction and brutality against those in custody.

The Week on MSN · 5h

Why Rikers Island will no longer be under New York City's control

Rikers Island is one of the most infamous jail complexes in the U.S., and it is now under new management: a federal judge has seized control of the facility from New York City and placed it under the care of a third party.

3hon MSN

The Court-Ordered Takeover of Rikers Shows the Crisis in American Prisons and Jails

A federal judge on Monday stripped control of the Rikers Island jail complex from New York City and ordered the appointment ...

1don MSN

Court to Seize Control of Notorious Jail Complex

Rikers Island, which has long drawn ire over its conditions, won't be within New York City's purview during the transition.

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