Rikers inmate dies in ‘medical emergency,’ is fifth convict to die in custody in less than two months
A Rikers Island inmate who allegedly tried to kill a man by slitting his throat died behind bars Monday, the fifth death in ...
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5 inmates have died at Rikers Island in past six weeks, officials say
The New York City Department of Correction confirms Dashawn Jenkins, 27, died while in custody Monday night, just one day after his birthday. Officials say staff noticed he was visibly ill while ...
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Another death in custody at Rikers, officials said — jail on track to outpace last year
Another person died on Rikers Island Monday night, marking the fifth death this year of someone in – or just released – from city Department of Correction custody, officials said Tuesday.
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Rikers Island program for 18- to 21-year-old…
With jail house violence on the rise, city correction officials are moving forward with a plan to separate the boys from the men at Rikers Island. More than 1,000 inmates ages 18 to 21 will be ...
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams says 1 of 4 jails to replace Rikers will be a "state-of-the-art mental health facility"
Mayor Eric Adams says one of the four new community jails that were being built to replace Rikers will now be dedicated to inmates with mental health issues. The new facility will be part of the ...