JUST IN: 17 corrections officers to be charged in trans woman's death at Rikers Island jail.
"We are committed to ensuring that all of our facilities are safe and humane," Department of Correction Commissioner Cynthia Brann said in a statement."Even one death in our custody is one too many and this swift and fair determination on internal discipline makes clear that the safety and well-being of people in our custody remains our top priority."
After an"in-depth investigation," Clark's office determined that it would unable to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that officers committed a crime that caused Cubilette-Polanco's death. After returning to Rikers Island, jail staff tried to get her sent to restrictive housing, or solitary confinement, as a punishment for charging at the guard, according to the report. However, a psychiatrist “verbally stated that due to [her] medical history as it pertains to seizure disorder, that he would not be able to authorized [sic] a cell housing placement” in a restrictive housing unit.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Disneyland reopening is delayed beyond July 17Disneyland and California Adventure's reopening is delayed as Disney waits for California coronavirus reopening guidelines. Its Anaheim hotels' reopening is also delayed.
Read more »
17 Basket Bags, Canvas Carryalls, and Woven Totes to Bring to the BeachThese canvas carryalls, straw totes, and beachy baskets are spacious enough for all of your summer essentials.
Read more »
Not so fast, Mickey: Disneyland California delays reopening of theme parks, hotels past July 17Disneyland Resort in Southern California will not reopen on July 17 as announced as the company waits for government OK
Read more »
Not so fast, Mickey: Disneyland delays reopening of California theme parks, hotels past July 17Disney said that it has to delay the planned reopening of Disneyland and California Adventure and on-site hotels because the state of California has said it will not issue reopening protocols until after July 4.
Read more »