A law that takes effect on Nov. 24 allows people to sue over years-old assaults long past the criminal statute of limitations. Source: New York Times
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Three NYC Corrections Officers Accused of Faking Sick Leave
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2022
As New York City’s jails faced a staffing crisis, federal prosecutors said the officers used falsified sick notes and lied about trips to the doctor to avoid going to work. Source: New York Times
With Rikers in Crisis, Critics Wonder: Where Is Bill de Blasio?
By Gotham Rex on September 14, 2021
The mayor is facing growing calls to address chaotic and violent conditions inside New York City’s vast jail complex. Source: New York Times
Guards Smuggled Drugs and Razors Into N.Y.C. Jails, Prosecutors Say
By Gotham Rex on May 26, 2021
The correction officers are accused of taking thousands of dollars in bribes to sneak contraband into the city’s jails. Source: New York Times