Rikers Island is one of the most infamous jail complexes in the U.S., and it is now under new management: a federal judge has ...

A federal judge took the control of Rikers Island out of New York City’s hands in a hearing.

The historic step, taking control of the jails away from the city, is "a drastic and necessary measure to save lives," ...

A federal judge on Monday stripped control of the Rikers Island jail complex from New York City and ordered the appointment ...

Federal judge orders external manager to take control of Rikers Island jail after reports of violence and mismanagement.

Immigrants living in New York who were unlawfully held on Rikers Island because federal immigration agents asked the city to ...

Dan Mannarino speaks with New York City Council Member, Sandy Nurse, about the city no longer fully controlling its jail ...

New York City will no longer fully control its jail system, including the long-troubled Rikers Island complex, after a ...

Outside official will take over deadly Rikers Island jail, judge orders - Nation and World News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald ...

U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain ordered that an independent manager be appointed to oversee the notorious jail complex ...

Court mandates reform for NYC's Rikers Island and appoints a remediation manager to address the jail's issues.