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Facilities · Jail

Rikers Island Jail

New York, New York County, New York

Also reported as Rikers Island.

9 deaths are recorded here, from 2011 to 2021; all by name.

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Lawsuits over deaths here have brought at least $13 million in settlements and awards, for 5 people.

The people

History and conditions

Research on this facility’s history, oversight and conditions is coming.

Staffing and health care

No public staffing or health-care records found for this facility yet.