Family Of Nicolas Feliciano, Teen Who Attempted Suicide At Rikers Island, Files 2 Lawsuits Against NYC
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - The family of a man who attempted suicide a year ago at Rikers Island has now filed two lawsuits against New York City.
They say guards left 19-year-old Nicolas Feliciano hanging for seven minutes before coming to his aid.
Feliciano survived the attempt, but suffered brain damage and remains in the hospital.
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At the time, four guards were suspended.
"These officers left him hanging without oxygen to his brain. These officers were suspended but are back at work on modified duty. Only a 30 day suspension they got," said grandmother Madeline Feliciano.
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His family says Feliciano should have been in a mental health unit after he was arrested for getting into a fight.
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