Federal prosecutors announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8, that Ghislaine Barrientos, a former corrections officer, has pleaded guilty to bribery in exchange for smuggling cocaine into Rikers Island jail.

Medical records reveal correction officers blocked medical personnel from accessing her cell six times before her death.

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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – A Rikers Island inmate was indicted on charges ... consequences for committing violent crimes in jail, assaultive inmates will continue to jeopardize the safety of ...

The New York City Board of Correction urged correction officers not to interfere with detainees’ medical care as the city’s ...

There is no excuse and no rationalization for a vulgar, inhumane act that senselessly took a life,” said state corrections ...

dreamed up in creative expressions class at Rikers Island jail, there are several dozen inmates who are going above and beyond. They are engaging in activities and enjoying perks that include ...

A federal judge recently threatened to send in a receiver to take over the notorious prison, which could soon home the man accused of shooting Brian Thompson.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — City correction officers repeatedly blocked medical staff from administering care to a severely ill woman held at Rikers Island weeks ... organ failure, a jail oversight board ...

Kiyan Anthony’s mother La La Anthony has been working with the inmates at Rikers Island through the initiative “ThreeSixty.