Inmate Dies After Medical Transfer on Rikers Island
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Two inmates die on Rikers Island, sparking investigations and calls for change. John Price, 49, passed away at Elmhurst Hospital after being transferred from the Eric M. Taylor Center. Barry Cozart, 39, died at the George R. Vierno Center. Commissioner Richards and Mayor Mamdani express sorrow, emphasizing the need for safety and proper medical treatment. Federal monitors, attorneys, and medical examiners are notified, as Rikers faces heavy scrutiny amid calls for real change in how we handle inmates.
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