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3 NYC corrections officers suspended following death of man incarcerated at Rikers Island
- Three correction officers have been suspended after Ardit Billa, 29, was found unresponsive in his cell at Rikers Island.
- The cause of Billa's death is pending, according to the city medical examiner's office.
- The Legal Aid Society of New York called for an independent investigation into the circumstances of Billa's death, noting his housing in a unit for individuals with mental health issues.
- New York City Correction Commissioner Lynelle Maginley-Liddie stated, 'Any loss of life in our custody is a tragedy,' indicating the need for a full review.
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3 NYC corrections officers suspended following death of man incarcerated at Rikers Island
Three corrections officers have been suspended following the death of a man incarcerated at New York City’s troubled Rikers Island.
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NEW YORK — Three prison officials were suspended after the death of a man imprisoned in the troubled Rikers Island prison in New York City, jail officials reported. 29-year-old Ardit Billa was found unconscious in his cell at around 12:25 a.m. on Saturday, said Patrick Rocchio, spokesman for the City’s Department of Corrections. The department provided no further details, except that the two officers assisted him until the arrival of the medical…
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