Mayor De Blasio Announces Changes To Intake At Rikers Island After Isaabdul Karim's Death, 12th In Last 12 Months

CBS New York

September 22, 2021

More has been learned about the latest inmate to die in custody on Rikers Island.

This as more law enforcement officials take tours to see the deteriorating conditions for themselves, CBS2’s Aundrea Cline-Thomas reported Tuesday.

As Mayor Bill de Blasio‘s motorcade left Gracie Mansion, advocates chanted, demanding more action on Rikers Island, just days after inmate Isaabdul Karim died in custody.

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