Inmate discovered dead in cell at Rikers Island, the ninth death in custody at NYC jail this year
An inmate died at Rikers Island on Saturday morning, marking the ninth death at the troubled New York City facility this year. Ardit Billa, 29, who was incarcerated for robbery, was found “unresponsive” around 12:25 AM by an officer conducting a routine check at the George R. Beer Center. Despite the prompt response from medical […]
Inmate at Rikers Island dies from medical emergency, marking the 8th death in custody at NYC jail this year
An inmate died from a medical emergency on Tuesday morning in a toilet at a facility on Rikers Island. This incident marks the eighth reported inmate death in a city prison this year, according to officials. Corrections personnel discovered the man lying on the floor of a restroom at the Eric M. Taylor Center, as […]
Venezuelan migrant pleaded with NYC judge to send him to Rikers to escape ICE, but authorities took him regardless
A Venezuelan immigrant, who requested to be sent to Rikers Island, has been transferred to federal authorities to avoid being kept in detention while he awaits immigration proceedings. Norveiro Bella Ordnez, aged 30, was arrested on June 4 at Manhattan Crown Court on charges related to stolen property, specifically for allegedly taking a bicycle. This […]
Venezuelan migrant preferring Rikers over facing ICE probably won’t avoid federal custody for long
Immigrant Faces Ongoing Detention Challenges It seems like quite the situation for one Venezuelan immigrant. Nolveiro Vera Ordonez, 30, voluntarily sought bail to avoid being picked up by ICE, but this decision might lead to him being detained for weeks, irrespective of whether he posts the $100 bail. Despite the outcome of his petty theft […]
Judge Assigns External Official to Oversee Rikers Island Jail, Takes Control Away from New York City
A federal judge has reportedly decided to hand over control of Rikers Island Prison to outside officials. Judge Laura Taylor Swain, responsible for overseeing New York City prisons, announced on Tuesday that Rikers Island would be taken out of city control. External officials will now make significant decisions regarding the facility. These external officials, termed […]
Judge takes over management of problematic Rikers Island jail from city leaders.
Rikers Island Prison Under Federal Control A federal judge in New York is taking significant measures to regain control of Rikers Island Prison, one of the largest and most notorious in the nation, housing approximately 7,000 inmates. In a detailed 77-page ruling, Judge Laura Taylor Swain determined that Rikers Island, along with the city’s entire […]
NYC City Council accused of fear-mongering in bombshell lawsuit against ICE on Rikers Island
The New York City Council was accused of fear in their fight to stop the ice on Rikers Island, a lawyer for the mayor’s office said in court Friday. Adams administration’s lawyer James Catterson has discussed Judge Mary Rosado in response to a lawsuit and a temporary restraining order (TRO) placed in Adams’ office, banning […]
Harvey Weinstein Sent from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital as Rape Retrial Jury Selection Continues
April 21 (UPI) – Former Hollywood legend Harvey Weinstein will remain at Bellevue Hospital this week when a retrial proceeds and the ju-described choice continues. Last week, the ju judges began for Weinstein’s retrial over many years of sexual offence allegations. Weinstein, 73, was convicted of rape five years ago, which led to the #MeToo […]
NYC mayor ordered to halt plan to have ICE in Rikers Island jail
A New York judge ordered Mayor Eric Adams to temporarily suspend a program to run immigration agents at the city’s infamous Rikers Island prison. Judge Mary Rosado banned “actions to negotiate, sign or implement a memorandum with the federal government” before hearing on April 25 in a lawsuit challenging the plan. New Jersey governor, DOJ, […]
New York Judge Blocks ICE Agents From Rikers Island Prison
On Monday, a New York judge blocked Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from entering Rikers Island, setting up a major battle between Mayor Eric Adams and the liberal New York City Council. State Supreme Court Judge Mary Rosado temporarily banned Adams’ office and the city’s Department of Corrections from advancing an executive order allowing ice […]