Rikers Jail Whistleblower Decries Collapse of LGBTQ+ Unit Meant to Protect Trans Detainees

George Joseph

Democracy Now!

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lead story - More than 200 women and transgender individuals will be transferred out of Rikers amid staffing crisis

 Victoria Albert

CBS News

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lead story - 17 corrections officers disciplined in death of transgender woman at Rikers Island

Nicole Chavez
CNN

Rikers Island, NY

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lead story - 'No criminality' found in the death of transgender inmate on Rikers Island: Prosecutor

Christine Carrega
ABC News

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ezs note:  Gee, here's a nifty idea:  No more solitary confinement.  EVER. 

lead story - Transgender inmate found dead in Rikers Island cell

Larry Celona, Stephanie Pagones
New York Post

New York City, NY

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