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New York Post11d
Rikers inmate dies in ‘medical emergency,’ is fifth convict to die in custody in less than two months
A Rikers Island inmate who allegedly tried to kill a man by slitting his throat died behind bars Monday, the fifth death in city custody in fewer than two months. Dashawn Jenkins, 27, succumbed ...
Gothamist11d
After another death at Rikers, family says it's struggling to get answers
Family members of the most recent person to die in custody on Rikers Island said they're struggling ... may have been extorted for cash by other prisoners. Arthur Jenkins, 28, said he had a ...
CBS News11d
5 inmates have died at Rikers Island in past six weeks, officials say
The New York City Department of Correction confirms Dashawn Jenkins, 27, died while in custody Monday night, just one day after his birthday. Officials say staff noticed he was visibly ill while ...
abc7NY4d
Adams administration establishes office for ICE agents inside Rikers Island
NEW YORK (WABC) -- ICE agents are returning to Rikers Island to coordinate detaining ... with ICE agents while reinstating access to prisoners in the city's largest jail. Newly appointed First ...