Judge rules against federal takeover of troubled Rikers Island
A federal takeover, or receivership, as it's known, has always been considered a last resort.
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A federal takeover, or receivership, as it's known, has always been considered a last resort.
A judge is giving the city a chance to make its plan to solve the problems at Rikers work. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
A federal judge rejected the DOC's plan last month, saying it was too vague.
A judge rejected the previous plan saying it was too vague.
During a hearing Tuesday, the Department of Correction was ordered to provide more details on some of the most crucial areas of reform.
A judge is set to decide whether a federal takeover will be needed.
The city is due in court to present its plan to improve conditions at Rikers Island.
"I'm not surrendering this city to anyone that believes that we can't do our job," Mayor Eric Adams said.
Mayor Adams is defending the city's handling of Rikers Island.
Authorities said 31-year-old Mary Yehudah was in custody at the women's jail.
31-year-old Mary Yehudah's death is under investigation.
This comes as four detainees have died in custody this year alone. Twenty have died since January 2021.
A Bronx Supreme Court found the Department of Correction in contempt for denying detainees on Rikers Island access to medical care.
New York City has until 3 p.m. Tuesday to submit its plan to improve conditions on Rikers Island.
Mayor Adams is creating a new task force to address the crisis on Rikers Island. It comes just days after another detainee died in custody. CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas explains why time is running out for the city to overhaul the jail complex.
Mayor Adams announced a plan to help the troubled jail complex.
Dashawn Carter was in custody on third-degree burglary and first-degree robbery charges since May 5.
This comes after 16 people died at the troubled jail complex in 2021. CBS2's Jessica Moore has the story.
Deaths of detainees, violence and staff absenteeism have plagued the jail complex for decades.
The DOJ has threatened to take over the troubled jail unless sweeping changes are made.
The Department of Justice calls receivership the last resort, but only a judge can consider it as an option.
Mayor Eric Adams says he's going to get Rikers Island under control. This after the United States Attorney stepped in and sounded the alarm, putting the possibility of a takeover on the table; CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas reports.
Deaths, violence and staff shortages have plagued the jail complex.
The U.S. Department of Justice is threatening to take over Rikers Island unless sweeping changes are made.
CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas has an extensive sit down with Department of Correction Commissioner Louis Molina.
