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U.S. Judge Approves Plan To Reform New York's Riker's Island Jail

By Nate Raymond, Reuters

Calls To Close Down Rikers Island Are Getting Louder

A New York City Council member wants to talk about "abolishing" the jail "completely."
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Kalief Browder's Family To Sue New York City For $20 Million

"The damage was irreparable."
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Kalief Browder: Prison Guards Starved Me

At age 16, Kalief Browder was arrested and imprisoned. He spent three years on Rikers Island without ever having been convicted. Earlier this year, he was released without an explanation. He joins us live to talk about his experience.
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