Rikers Island, which has long drawn ire over its conditions, won't be within New York City's purview during the transition.

New York Judge Laura Taylor Swain has taken over the Rikers Island jail complex due to ongoing alleged constitutional violations, including violence and neglect. This followed a contempt ruling in ...

In a 77-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain said the court will appoint a “remediation manager” who will work alongside the commissioner of the city’s Department of ...

But Manhattan Federal Judge Laura Taylor Swain’s order Tuesday kicking off the process to appoint such a manager marks a turning point in the horrific history of the city’s jails because of ...

Instead, U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain said she would appoint an outside manager to “take all necessary steps” toward restoring order inside the jails and bringing the city into ...

Laura Taylor Swain, a federal judge, seized control of New York City’s lockups, which have been rife with violence and dysfunction. By Hurubie Meko A federal judge overseeing New York City’s ...

In her 77-page ruling, Manhattan Federal Judge Laura Taylor Swain took aim at the city Correctiin Department for failing to act as the situation at Rikers has worsened. She didn’t immediately ...

A federal judge on Tuesday seized control of New York City's notorious jail complex on Rikers Island, which will now be run by an official who reports directly to the court. In a 77-page ruling ...