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.
Tag: Prisons and Prisoners
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Despite Years of Sex Abuse Allegations, a Mississippi Sheriff Still Rules Like a King
Sheriff Eddie Scott has been the top lawman in rural Clay County, Miss., for more than a decade despite repeated allegations.
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Federal Prosecutor Urges Takeover of Rikers Island
The statement from Damian Williams was a major shift and could help persuade a judge to strip Mayor Eric Adams of his power over the troubled jails complex.
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Justice Dept. to Investigate Fulton County Jail in Georgia
The department also pointed to reports of violence and deteriorating surroundings at the jail in Atlanta, where inmates have fashioned weapons out of crumbling building materials.
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Justice Dept. to Investigate Fulton County Jail in Georgia
The department also pointed to reports of violence and deteriorating surroundings at the jail in Atlanta, where inmates have fashioned weapons out of crumbling building materials.