To the Editor: A Rikers Island inmate has been charged with attempted murder after the Aug. 27 savage assault of a NYC correction officer who suffered skull and facial fractures.
After hundreds of assaults on jail staff this year, Correction Commissioner Vincent Schiraldi issued a powerless statement saying, "Any assault on our staff is deplorable and absolutely unacceptable. We will work with the Bronx DA to hold the individual responsible accountable".
This item is available in full to subscribers.
We have recently launched a new and improved website. To continue reading, you will need to either log into your subscriber account, or purchase a new subscription.
If you have an active digital subscription, then you already have an account here. Just reset your password, if you've not yet logged in to your account on this new site.
If you are a current print-only subscriber, and want access to our website,click here to view your options for changing you subscription level.
Otherwise, click here to view your options for subscribing.
Please log in to continue |
