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Council member inquires about recent deaths at Rikers Island
2:39:02
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Council Member Sandy Nurse asks the Department of Correction (DOC) about recent deaths at Rikers Island, seeking information on investigations and potential breakdowns in protocol. Chelsea Chard, representing DOC, states that the incidents are under investigation and cannot provide further details.
- Council member seeks public information about the deaths
- DOC representative cites ongoing investigations as reason for limited disclosure
- No specific details about causes or missed health appointments are provided
Sandy Nurse
2:39:02
Okay, I have some questions for DOC.
2:39:08
Obviously we've talked a little bit about the deaths this year.
2:39:12
Rikers wanted to give you an opportunity to share any more information that you can share publicly with us.
2:39:19
We haven't had much on record from DOC in relationship to those deaths.
2:39:25
What can you tell us about what happened?
2:39:27
What the status of your investigations are, or is each under investigation, and were any of those attributed to missed health appointments or any other breakdown in protocol?
Chelsea Chard
2:39:41
Thank you for question.
2:39:43
I'm sure as you anticipate those incidents are under investigation currently, so there's really not much that we can say in relation to the questions that you posed.