From Patch
NEW YORK CITY — Three people died after staying in New York City’s jails in the week after a judge approved a last-ditch plan by city officials to avoid a federal takeover of Rikers Island, according to advocates and reports.
Rikers Sees Deaths Mount After Judge Gives NYC Last Chance On Jail – Patch – New York City, NY
By Matt Troutman & Campaign Zero
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