Rikers Island’s Grim Reality: Inmate Complaints Met with Silence

A recent investigation has revealed that less than 15% of inmate complaints filed in Rikers Island over the past four years have been formally resolved, including shocking allegations of sexual assault. The analysis, conducted by the City Council’s Committee on Criminal Justice, highlights the systemic issues plaguing the jail’s grievance process and the alarming rise in complaints per 100 inmates in custody.

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