Rikers Island - Wikipedia
Rikers Island is a 413-acre (167.14-hectare) [1] [2] prison island in the East River in the Bronx [3] that contains New York City's largest jail. [4] [5] Named after Abraham Rycken, who took possession of the island in 1664, the island was originally under 100 acres (40 ha) in size, but has since grown to more than 400 acres (160 ha).
What to Know About a Possible Federal Takeover of Rikers Island
8 hours ago · Nearly a decade ago, New York City settled a class-action lawsuit over long-running abuses in its jails, including Rikers Island. As part of the settlement, the court appointed an independent ...
Judge Finds New York in Contempt, Clearing the Way for Rikers …
1 day ago · A federal judge overseeing New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex on Wednesday found the city in contempt for failing to stem violence and excessive force at the facility, and said she was ...
NYC found in contempt over ‘grave’ conditions at Rikers Island — …
1 day ago · 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.
Judge Leaning Toward Federal Takeover of New York City's Rikers …
19 hours ago · NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Wednesday said she was leaning toward ordering a federal takeover of New York City's Rikers Island jail complex, after finding the city had failed to improve ...
Judge finds New York City in contempt over jail conditions, moves ...
1 day ago · A federal judge has found New York City in contempt over conditions in its city jails. Judge Laura Taylor Swain in Manhattan issued a written ruling on Wednesday, finding the city in contempt over 18 separate contempt claims. ... namely, a remedy that will make the management of the use of force and safety aspects of the Rikers Island jails ...
New York City found in contempt over conditions in city jails, …
21 hours ago · NEW YORK -- A judge on Wednesday found New York City in contempt for failing to staunch violence and brutality at its jails, a scathing ruling that puts the troubled Rikers Island jail complex on ...
NYC in contempt over Rikers conditions, on verge of ... - NBC New York
14 hours ago · A judge on Wednesday found New York City in contempt for failing to staunch violence and brutality at its jails, a scathing ruling that puts the troubled Rikers Island jail complex on the verge of ...
Judge directs NYC to develop plan for possible federal takeover of ...
Sep 26, 2024 · NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday directed New York City officials to begin developing a plan for a possible federal takeover of Rikers Island, following a hearing in Manhattan in a long-running case over abuse, mismanagement and other chronic problems at one of the nation’s largest and most notorious jails.
A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island - City & State New York
Jul 29, 2024 · A Manhattan federal judge ruled against a request from detainees’ lawyers to strip New York City’s control of Rikers Island and transfer it to federal oversight, siding with city leaders who’ve argued that doing so would be premature.