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Fox News on MSN · 9h

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 Week on MSN · 2h

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.

Los Angeles Times on MSN · 22h

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

A federal judge has ordered an outside official to take over control of much of New York City's jail system after local officials failed to stem high rates of violence.

26mon 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 ...

23hon 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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