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The City of New York will pay more than $28 million to settle a civil rights lawsuit filed by a woman whose grandson was hospitalized after he tried to take his own life while in custody on Rikers Island.
The Bain Center is a 625-foot barge that was supposed to be temporary when it opened as a jail in 1992.
Four other people, including two inmates at the facility, have also been charged for their alleged roles in the operation.
The decision comes as advocates and lawmakers have reported severe public health concerns at the facility.
This is the eleventh Rikers Island inmate to die while in custody in the past year, officials said.
New York lawmakers said some inmates at Rikers Island jail facilities are given bags to urinate and defecate in while awaiting trial.
New York lawmakers who visited Rikers Island jail complex this week described the conditions there as "awful" and "inhumane." Plans are in the works to close the facility by 2027. Earlier this week, Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled an emergency relief plan to address immediate issues at the complex. New York State Senator Jabari Brisport and New York State Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, who visited Rikers, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what they saw.
"All they did was change the name," said the sister of Layleen Xtravaganza Polanco, a 27-year-old woman who died in solitary confinement in Rikers Island jail.
Layleen Polanco, 27, died of an epileptic seizure while in solitary confinement on June 7 of last year.
More than 1,300 people in the New York City jail system have tested positive for the virus. Three inmates have died, along with 10 staffers.
Rikers Island inmate Michael Tyson has died after testing positive for COVID-19. The medical examiner hasn't officially ruled the cause of death, but it is drawing criticism from criminal justice advocates over how to best handle jails and prisons during the pandemic. Reuven Blau, reporter for The City, joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Michael Tyson, a 53-year-old with underlying health conditions, was being held at Rikers over an alleged parole violation, his legal team said.
The New York City Board of Correction on Saturday sent a letter to city leaders urging them to release inmates at higher risk of a serious infection and to "rapidly" decrease the prison population.
Harvey Weinstein could face up to 29 years behind bars after he was convicted on Monday on two felony sex counts. The 67-year-old would normally be housed at New York City's Rikers Island jail until sentencing, but officials reportedly may move him to a different facility for safety. "The City" reporter Reuven Blau joined CBSN with more.
The New York Times reported that some of the guards involved watched before intervening as an inmate attempted to hang himself.
Rikers, which has 10,000 beds, is a 400-acre jail complex located on an island in the middle of the East River, between Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx
Millions of Americans expect their doctors to have the right information about their care at their fingertips, thanks to electronic medical records. But could a computer glitch cost you your life?
Watch excerpts of Peter Van Sant's interview with alleged murderer Viktoria Nasyrova at Rikers Island correctional facility in New York City.
Officer recovering from a spinal fracture Sunday after authorities say several inmates beat him in a possible planned gang attack
Naquan Hill was captured around 3 a.m. Thursday after a massive manhunt
Inmate apparently didn't return from outdoor recreation Wednesday evening, New York City Department of Corrections spokesman said
"It will take many years and it will take many tough decisions along the way, but it will happen," NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio said
Alastasia Bryan was shot five times near her Brooklyn home while getting ready to drive to work at Rikers Island jail on Dec. 4
Prosecutors say guards beat an inmate at the chief's behest because the man had stared him down during a search of his cell
Inmates and corrections officers are among those accused of smuggling contraband at New York City's jail complex
Madison police confirmed officers found the juvenile shooting suspect dead at Abundant Life Christian School.
Trump's lawyers said his conviction in state court should not stand because he was elected president after his conviction.
One Facebook group has swelled to over 70,000 members as people speculate about the source of the drones.
Weapons of war accumulated by the toppled Assad regime over half of a century are being systemically obliterated by massive Israeli airstrikes.
Suspect Kaleel Nagbe had a loaded firearm and attempted to flee with Pentagon police clinging to his car.
A juvenile opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, authorities said in a shooting that left three people, including the shooter, dead and others injured.
Milei is the first world leader expected to be in Washington, D.C. for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, though arrangements are underway for others to join.
Trump's threat to sue the Des Moines Register comes on the heels of ABC's agreement to pay $15 million to settle a defamation lawsuit he filed earlier this year.
A growing number of child sex abuse allegations from around the world have prompted a broad investigation by the FBI of a long-quiet Christian sect known as the "Two by Twos," "The Way" and "The Truth."
Milei is the first world leader expected to be in Washington, D.C. for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, though arrangements are underway for others to join.
Some 125 acres bordering Redwood National and State Parks will be handed back to the Yuroks.
Trump's lawyers said his conviction in state court should not stand because he was elected president after his conviction.
One Facebook group has swelled to over 70,000 members as people speculate about the source of the drones.
Trump had warm words about TikTok and its near-term future earlier Monday, as the app faces a U.S. ban that's set to go into effect next month unless its Chinese-owned parent company cuts ties with it.
Trump had warm words about TikTok and its near-term future earlier Monday, as the app faces a U.S. ban that's set to go into effect next month unless its Chinese-owned parent company cuts ties with it.
Social Security's full retirement age reflects the point at which people can claim their full benefits. It's going up in 2025.
Scammers are using AI-powered voice-cloning tools to prey on people. But experts say there's a simple way to protect you and your family.
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have asked the Supreme Court to temporarily pause a law that would ban the app in the U.S.
The Federal Reserve will announce a rate decision on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Economists are now expecting fewer cuts in 2025.
Milei is the first world leader expected to be in Washington, D.C. for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, though arrangements are underway for others to join.
Trump's lawyers said his conviction in state court should not stand because he was elected president after his conviction.
Trump had warm words about TikTok and its near-term future earlier Monday, as the app faces a U.S. ban that's set to go into effect next month unless its Chinese-owned parent company cuts ties with it.
Trump's threat to sue the Des Moines Register comes on the heels of ABC's agreement to pay $15 million to settle a defamation lawsuit he filed earlier this year.
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have asked the Supreme Court to temporarily pause a law that would ban the app in the U.S.
Author Emily Oster talks about new research linking early sugar exposure to chronic diseases.
The president-elect's choices to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, FDA and CDC, hold positions on issues including abortion and vaccination that are often at odds.
Lizzie Clark was 13 when she started hearing a constant ringing in her ear. Doctors found a tumor on her facial nerve.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
Milei is the first world leader expected to be in Washington, D.C. for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, though arrangements are underway for others to join.
The USS Savannah docked just miles away from a Chinese-renovated naval base.
Weapons of war accumulated by the toppled Assad regime over half of a century are being systemically obliterated by massive Israeli airstrikes.
Mayor Jesus Eduardo Franco and the three others were killed in San Luis Potosi, while wine entrepreneur Ricardo Vega was gunned down in Guanajuato, officials said.
Sudanese women tell Human Rights Watch that RSF paramilitaries, one side in a grueling civil war, are subjecting them to horrific sexual violence.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola, a 2024 Kennedy Center honoree, reflects on his groundbreaking career, the impact of family and his lasting legacy in film.
Tiffany Boone joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share her experience voicing Sarabi in Disney's new prequel film and reveals whether she's met co-stars Beyoncé and Blue Ivy.
Over a career spanning more than half a century, Francis Ford Coppola has created cinematic masterpieces. "CBS Mornings" spoke with him about his legacy and Kennedy Center honor.
Fulfilling a childhood dream, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson took the Broadway stage in "& Juliet." Vladimer Duthiers spoke with her at the Civilian Hotel in New York ahead of her first rehearsal for the debut.
According to a Pew Research report, nearly half of American teenagers say they are online "almost constantly." YouTube tops the list with 90% of respondents saying they use that platform the most, followed by TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat. Psychologist Lisa Damour joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
Trump had warm words about TikTok and its near-term future earlier Monday, as the app faces a U.S. ban that's set to go into effect next month unless its Chinese-owned parent company cuts ties with it.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Scammers are using AI-powered voice-cloning tools to prey on people. But experts say there's a simple way to protect you and your family.
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have asked the Supreme Court to temporarily pause a law that would ban the app in the U.S.
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. creates nearly 6 billion tons more waste in December than in other months. The nonprofit says about 25% of returned products end up in landfills. Sandra Goldmark, a circular economy expert and associate dean at the Columbia University Climate School, joins CBS News to share examples of sustainable, environmentally friendly gifts for everyone on your list.
Increasingly intense wildfires have become more common in California, upending the lives of thousands. Many insurers are dwindling coverage options, leaving several homes in danger. Business Insider senior sustainability reporter Catherine Boudreau joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A new Columbia University Climate School study discovered that young people may be most at risk of heat-related deaths. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how.
Svetlana Dali, the woman accused of stowing away on a flight from New York to Paris, was arrested again, according to the FBI.
One student and one teacher were killed, and several others were wounded, when a student opened fire at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. The shooter was found dead at the scene. A law enforcement source says the suspect was a 17-year-old female student at the school. Charlie De Mar has the latest.
Two people injured in the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting on Monday have been released from the hospital, police said. A student and a teacher were killed in the attack, and the suspect, a student at the school, was found dead at the scene. CBS News' Nicole Sganga and Charlie De Mar have the latest.
More details are emerging about the shooting at a school in Madison, Wisconsin, where at least two people died, according to officials. CBS News' Nicole Sganga and Anna Schecter report, and David Wagner, a former Abundant Life Christian School principal, joins CBS News with his reaction.
A student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, authorities said in a shooting that left two people and the suspected shooter dead and others injured.
December's full moon, known as the Cold Moon, is the last full moon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Cold Moon.
One of the best meteor showers of the year is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can catch the Geminids.
Engineers now say they understand the most likely cause of the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars earlier this year.
Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" after recently becoming the 100th woman ever in space. She and her Blue Origin crewmates traveled over 62 miles above sea level during their mission last month.
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
2024 was a year of historic health headlines. From Ozempic to E. coli, CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to look back at the medical stories that defined the year.
Several lawmakers are calling for updated policies to help federal agencies investigate and respond to recent drone sightings. The proposals from leaders in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania come as the mysterious flying objects have been repeatedly spotted in at least half a dozen states. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
According to a Pew Research report, nearly half of American teenagers say they are online "almost constantly." YouTube tops the list with 90% of respondents saying they use that platform the most, followed by TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat. Psychologist Lisa Damour joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
Israel ramped up military operations in Syria on Monday, launching a series of airstrikes on over 60 military sites across the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more from Tel Aviv.
As the new Syrian authority establishes itself, U.S.-backed forces in the region are concerned about ISIS potentially regrouping. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.