#19th death reported in troubled NYC jails

#19th death reported in troubled NYC jails

“19th death reported in troubled NYC jails” An inmate died on Rikers Island over the weekend — marking the 19th death in New York City’s troubled jail system so far this year, officials say. Edgardo Mejias, 39, died around 5 p.m. Sunday inside the Anna M. Kross Center, according to the city’s Department of Correction. “Mr….

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#Sixth inmate dies in NYC jail system this year

#Sixth inmate dies in NYC jail system this year

“Sixth inmate dies in NYC jail system this year” A Rikers Island inmate was found dead in his cell Saturday — the sixth person in custody to die this year in New York City’s jail system, sources said. The inmate, who was described by jailhouse sources as 20 or 21 years old, was found unresponsive…

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