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U.S. Plans Suit Over Conditions At Rikers Island.

Authors :
Weiser, Benjamin
Schwirtz, Michael
Winerip, Michael
Source :
New York Times. 12/19/2014, Vol. 164 Issue 56720, pA1-A31. 2p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses U.S. federal prosecutors' plans to file a lawsuit against New York City's Rikers Island Prison over civil rights violations in the handling of inmates. Topics addressed include a report from the office of U.S. attorney Preet Bharara documenting abuses at Rikers, as well as prosecutors frustration with and criticism of the pace of reform efforts at Rikers.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
164
Issue :
56720
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
100023655