Inmate awaiting trial on murder, robbery charges dies in custody on Rikers Island

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Another person has died in custody on Rikers Island. Emanuel Sullivan was discovered unresponsive on his bed Saturday. He was the sixth person to die in city custody this year and the 22nd since January a year ago.

Protesters gathered at New York City City Hall demanding to save people’s lives by letting people out of jails because of poor treatment at the City Jails on October 1, 2021Protesters gathered at New York City City Hall demanding to save people’s lives by letting people out of jails because of poor treatment at the City Jails on October 1, 2021Twenty-year-old Emanuel Sullivan was discovered unresponsive on his bed Saturday and pronounced dead about 4:25 p.m.

Earlier this month, a state judge found the Department of Correction in contempt of court, saying Rikers staff had failed to provide inmates with basic medical care. State Supreme Court Judge Elizabeth Taylor gave the city 30 days to show improvement. “Mr. Sullivan’s passing fills our hearts with grief, as we understand everyone entrusted to our care is someone’s loved one," Molina said. "Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time.”

 

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