This just in: the federal government has seized control of Rikers Island prison from New York City!
Judge Laura Taylor Swain ruled that control of Rikers Island will now be handed over to the U.S. government because New York City could not remedy the ongoing violence and issues happening at the notorious prison.
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🚨BREAKING: The U.S Government takes control of New York’s Rikers Island Prison. pic.twitter.com/Ortt8BJ8pl
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🚨BREAKING: A federal judge has seized control of Rikers Island from New York City. The jail complex will now be placed under federal oversight, with a court-appointed receiver taking charge.
More updates to follow.
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ABC News reported:
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