Tag: Rikers Island
Transgender woman suspicious death at Rikers Island but sparse answers
Layleen Cubilette Polanco mystery death at Rikers Island: Black transgender woman also known as Layleen Xtravaganza is found dead as authorities give vague answers as family and activists accuse the state of sanctioning violence.
Family and activists are demanding answers...
Kalief Browder suicide: How did the Criminal justice system fail him?
Kalief Browder a 21 year old man who spent three years at Rikers Island jail despite never being charged with a crime on Saturday committed suicide.
According to the nydailynews, the night before hanging himself the man told his mother:...
