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Judge rules NYC is in contempt over jail violence, moves Rikers Island closer to federal takeover

By CBS News   |   1 year ago
Judge rules NYC is in contempt over jail violence, moves Rikers Island closer to federal takeover

A judge's ruling found NYC's Rikers Island jail in contempt for failing to address unconstitutional force use, moving it closer to federal takeover. Mayor Eric Adams acknowledged more work is needed, while the union representing correction officers disagreed with the ruling.

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