The island will also likely need a new name, one that is not synonymous with violence and brutal jail conditions, the report observes, without offering any suggestions. (nytimes.com)
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York William Hochul called the stipulated order of dismissal an historic agreement that will improve jail conditions and protect prisoners rights. (news.wbfo.org)
Such change is an attempt to counteract overcrowded and lengthening pre-trial custody in very bad jail conditions due to very inadequate government funding of such facilities (slaw.ca)