Archives for December 2024
New York City in Contempt of Court Over Rikers Jail Conditions
The Rikers Island jail complex has been controversial for years now, as countless inmates, citizens, public advocates, and government officials have spoken out about the ongoing inhumane conditions there. Finally, after years of complaints, a judge has found New York City in contempt of court after not taking action to correct the unacceptable jail conditions. […]
Read MoreMan Sentenced to 7 Years After String of Violent Street Robberies
Dupreme Williams, a 43-year-old resident of Far Rockaway, has been sentenced to serve seven years in prison after being convicted of committing several violent robberies throughout Brooklyn. According to police, at least three horrific attacks occurred in 2024 alone. In one incident on the day before Valentine’s Day, Williams reportedly saw a 50-year-old woman walking […]
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