RIKERS ISLAND

Dec 06 2024CRIME

Victims' Voices: Reshaping NYC's Justice System

Imagine New York City without Rikers Island. That's the plan, and it's time to listen to who matters most: crime victims. A new report shows that most survivors want support, not just punishment. They want people struggling with mental health and addiction to get help in secure facilities, not jails. And they want trials to happen faster, so everyone can move forward...

reading time less than a minute
Nov 28 2024CRIME

Harvey Weinstein's Legal Battle Over Rikers Island Conditions

Harvey Weinstein, a disgraced producer awaiting trial, is suing New York City for a whopping $5 million. Why? He claims the conditions at Rikers Island Jail are terrible. His lawyers argue that the jail's staff didn't give him proper medical care or basic hygiene. They say Weinstein's health got worse because of this. Coincidentally, a federal judge just found New Yo...

reading time less than a minute