Death toll rises: William Johnstone becomes sixth fatality in NYC jails this year
William Johnstone, a detainee at Rikers Island, became the sixth person to...
NYC Department of Corrections ceases death notifications to press
The New York City Department of Corrections (DOC) has found itself at...
NYC defenders decry unlawful recording of attorney-client jail calls
In response to the recent New York City Department of Investigation (DOI...
Public defenders say Gov. Hochul’s budget will increase jail population
A coalition of New York City public defenders has criticized Gov. Kathy...
Public defenders denied in bid to halt non-emergency in-person court proceedings amid COVID-19
Two weeks ago, local public defender services from each of the five...