Archives for August 2024
Another Unacceptable Tragedy at Rikers Jail Leaves 1 Dead
The Rikers Island facility has been plagued by countless claims of abuse, neglect, unacceptable living conditions, and more for years, so it’s not too surprising to learn that someone has finally decided to pursue legal action against New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams after a horrific tragedy at Rikers left a 26-year-old inmate deceased. Reports […]
Read MoreFederal Judge Orders House Arrest Over ‘Barbaric’ Jail
U.S. District Court Judge Gary Brown is getting public recognition and support after carefully considering a suspect’s personal safety when crafting a customized sentence for him. He’s also getting a lot of attention for his choice of wording as the sentence was handed down, calling Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center “barbaric.” According to court records, the […]
Read MoreDrug Dealer Sentenced to 25 Years After 4 Customers OD
Marquis Douglas, a 39-year-old Long Island resident, was recently handed down a significant 25-year sentence after being accused of distributing deadly drugs. While many drugs have the potential to be deadly, the ones distributed specifically by Douglas were directly linked to at least four people’s deaths. Marquis went by the street names “Prince” and “President,” […]
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