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PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Testimony by Yonah Zeitz, Advocacy Director of Katal Center for Equity Health and Justice

4:02:38

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3 min

Yonah Zeitz, representing the Katal Center for Equity Health and Justice, testified about the urgent need to address the crisis at Rikers Island jail complex, particularly focusing on the issues of sexual abuse and violence. He criticized the current administration's handling of the situation and called for the immediate closure of Rikers.

  • Highlighted the decrease in substantiated cases of sexual abuse to 3.4% under the current administration, which is below the national average of 6%
  • Mentioned that at least 33 people have died in NYC jails under the current administration
  • Called for federal court intervention and the appointment of an independent receiver to improve conditions and save lives at Rikers