An Investigation Into Accusations of Serial Sexual Abuse on Rikers Island
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WNYC Studios
Media Type |
audio
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Publication Date |
Aug 08, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:32:49

New York State's Adult Survivors Act brought a flood of lawsuits against the city by women who say they were abused at Rosie's (the women's jail) on Rikers Island. Jessy Edwards, WNYC and Gothamist reporter covering incarceration and public safety, reports what she learned about allegations of serial sexual abuse when she looked into the lawsuits, and whether the city has initiated an investigation.

Jessy Edwards reports on the allegations of serial sexual abuse of women who say they were abused at Rosie's (the women's jail) on Rikers Island and whether the City is investigating the claims.

New York State's Adult Survivors Act brought a flood of lawsuits against the city by women who say they were abused at Rosie's (the women's jail) on Rikers Island. Jessy Edwards, WNYC and Gothamist reporter covering incarceration and public safety, reports what she learned about allegations of serial sexual abuse when she looked into the lawsuits, and whether the city has initiated an investigation.

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