Judge holds NYC in contempt over worsening conditions on Rikers, says federal takeover likely
A federal judge ruled the Adams administration is in contempt of the 2015 decree on all 18 points, including key measures such as deaths in custody and violence behind bars.
Rikers Island ruling: Federal judge finds NYC in contempt of reform decree, ‘inclined’ to putting jail under receiver
A Manhattan federal judge on Wednesday said she is “inclined” to appoint a federal receiver to oversee the use of force and safety on Rikers Island — moving the jail complex the closest it has ever been to federal control.
Judge holds NYC in contempt over 'grave' prison conditions on Rikers Island, is 'inclined' to a federal takeover
A judge ruled New York City is now in contempt over "grave" conditions at the Rikers Island prison complex, with a federal takeover of the system now seen increasingly as likely in a years-long legal battle.
Judge rules NYC is in contempt over jail violence, moves Rikers Island closer to federal takeover
A judge's scathing ruling Wednesday moves New York City's troubled Rikers Island jail complex a step closer to a federal takeover.
Federal Judge Tells New York City To Brace for Takeover of Rikers After Contempt Finding
A federal judge has ordered New York City to draft plans to hand over management of its Rikers Island jail complex to a third-party receiver after holding the city's Department of Corrections (DOC) in civil contempt for failing to meet more than a dozen requirements to improve conditions in its violence-wracked jails.
NYC officials in contempt for conditions on Rikers Island, federal judge rules
The judge found that conditions have only continued to worsen at the jail complex, setting up a potential federal takeover.
Greenberg: Louisville continues 'diligently' working with DOJ to reach consent decree agreement
"There is no consent decree to sign right now, that's what we are working toward," Mayor Craig Greenberg said Tuesday.
UAW's response to monitor at issue in federal court hearing
The UAW and the monitor tasked with overseeing the union are at odds over redacted documents and texts as the monitor ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to restore consent decree positions in Chicago police budget
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Monday he will restore the critical positions in the Chicago police department responsible ...
Mayor restoring consent decree positions
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a significant change to his proposed budget on Tuesday, restoring 162 positions ...
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NYC found in contempt over ongoing violence in city jails, including use of force and self-harm
A federal judge found New York City in contempt Wednesday over conditions in city jails, citing that conditions have only ...
People's Consent Decree Coalition wants transparency in negotiations with Department of Justice
Metro Government and Louisville Metro Police have been negotiating that consent decree with the DOJ since February 2024.
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Louisville coalition demands more transparency from mayor in consent decree negotiations
A Louisville coalition is calling on Mayor Craig Greenberg to meet demands surrounding transparency and accountability after ...
In Five Years, Chicago Has Barely Made Progress on Its Court-Ordered Police Reforms. Here’s Why.
Chicago police agreed to judicial oversight in 2019. Since then, a series of mayors and police chiefs let efforts languish ...
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Chicago mayor shifts budget plan, restores jobs for consent decree compliance
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a significant change to his proposed budget on Tuesday, restoring 162 positions ...
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Deal could solve garbage mountain plaguing Sycamore Township community for good
Derbis pile in Sycamore Township in February, 2024. Sycamore Township provided WCPO with a proposed "consent decree" the ...