Once Praised, Jails Chief Draws Ire Over Lack of Transparency on Rikers Under pressure to stem violence in New York City jails, the commissioner, Louis A. Molina, has angered federal officials by withholding information on sensitive investigations.
Hundreds of Women Set to Sue New York Over Prison Sex Abuse Allegations A law that takes effect on Nov. 24 allows people to sue over years-old assaults long past the criminal statute of limitations.