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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,

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

Federal Judge Removes NYC Jails From Full Local Control, Will Appoint Outside Manager

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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 ...

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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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