The family of a man who died while in custody in Hamilton County last year is suing both the county and Sheriff Austin ...

Families and lawyers fear for the deportees who may face indefinite detention in a prison known for human rights abuses.

She spent 12 days in detention, under what her supporters described as “inhumane conditions,” with no clear explanation as to ...

Mayor Eric Adams says one of the four new community jails being built to replace Rikers will now be dedicated to inmates with mental health issues.

The population on Rikers Island has risen to 7,067 people this week, the highest total since 2019 — and almost twice as high ...