Pedro Hernandez became the "poster child" for bail reform some time ago. That, after he refused to accept a no-jail deal in 2017. Hernandez, of course, famously spent a year on Rikers Island prior to … [Read more...] about Bail Reform Hero Arrested for 13th Time, Misses Meeting with Obama
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15 Rikers Inmates Charged with Violently Beating Guard
Thanksgiving turned out to be not so pleasant for a Rikers city jail captain, as fifteen inmates at the notorious prison gathered - presumably to plan - before attacking the guard in a coordinated … [Read more...] about 15 Rikers Inmates Charged with Violently Beating Guard