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Judge holds NYC in contempt

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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.

The New York Times · 21h

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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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.

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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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