Nick Pinto, a reporter for The Intercept, told Hill.TV that the recent string of deaths and suicides at Rikers Island in New York follows years of concerted efforts to keep the facility open despite reports of brutal conditions. "Rikers is a jail complex on an island completely out of sight where we've been putting the human manifestations of our social failures for a long time out of sight where nobody can see them," Pinto said on Hill.TV's “Rising.” More than 10 people have died at the complex this year, The New York Times reported. Pinto said New York City's police commissioner has been "skeptical" of plans to close the facility, which primarily houses people awaiting trial, and has taken part in a "pressure campaign" to lock up more people. "There is not a powerful political constituency that demands humane conditions on Rikers," Pinto added. As the situation has gained attention, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Kathy Hochul Overnight Health Care — Presented by Altria — Merck’s COVID-19 pill reduces hospitalization risks by half New York sees increase in health worker vaccinations following mandate The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Alibaba – To vote or not? Pelosi faces infrastructure decision… Read full this story
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