A woman who was jailed at Rikers Island in New York has detailed the abuse she says she suffered at the hands of prison ...
Upon arrival, not even 24 hours later, Ohebshalom was allegedly punched in the face by another inmate at the intake area of ...
An astonishing 719 sexual assault lawsuits have been filed against the Department of Correction by female inmates alleging a ...
A former Rikers guard who was sexually assaulted by an inmate claims a nurse at the notorious ... “Then, he grabbed my breast.” Rikers Island is in the East River in the Bronx and is home ...
A CalMatters investigation of California jails finds many suicide and overdose deaths — and a lack of oversight.
CBS New York's Marcia Kramer went on a tour of one being built at Bellevue Hospital. "To my knowledge, nobody has done this ...
The decision has left advocacy groups and the families of inmates incensed as the news comes amidst a federal monitor criticizing the management of the city's jail system including Rikers Island.
De Blasio released a roadmap for the jail complex’s closure, including safety protocols, reduced capacity and reduced isolation for inmates. The New York ... Cross Center, marking the 16th death at ...
The Bronx Defenders organized a book drive, partnering with Word Up Bookstore to bring a collection of books to Rikers Island for inmates to read. Word Up and Bronx Defenders sent over 100 books ...