Rikers Island jail complex. Photo: Wikimedia
Berman’s office said an investigation found the architecture of three facilities was not accessible for inmates living with disabilities, and that the city did not provide adequate accommodations for inmates at their request.
August 20, 2018 at 01:39 PM
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New York City has agreed to a settlement with U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman of the Southern District of New York to improve accommodations for inmates living with disabilities at three Rikers Island facilities.
Berman’s office said an investigation by his office found the architecture of those units was not accessible for inmates living with disabilities, and that the city did not provide adequate accommodations for inmates at their request.
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