De Blasio: Parolee Who Died Sunday At Rikers Not Among 191 Set For Release

New York City NY

20 September, 2021

3:27 PM

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CBS New York September 20, 2021 Another person died Sunday in custody on Rikers Island. This is the 12th death at the jail in the past year amid a staffing shortage, spike in violence and deteriorating conditions. The Department of Correction said 42-year-old Karim Isaabdul died shortly before 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the infirmary. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.