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City of New York to Pay $28 Million Settlement in Shocking Rikers Island Suicide Case

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New York City has agreed to a settlement of over $28 million in a civil rights lawsuit filed by the grandmother of a man who attempted suicide while in custody on Rikers Island. Madeline Feliciano alleges that three correction officers and a captain waited nearly eight minutes before helping her grandson, Nicholas Feliciano, when he tried to take his own life in a jail cell in November 2019. A report by the Correction Department Oversight Board found that Nicholas was left hanging for seven minutes and 51 seconds, resulting in brain damage. The incident was … Read more

City of New York to Pay $28 Million in Settlement for Inmate’s Suicide Mishandling on Rikers Island

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NEW YORK — The City of New York has agreed to pay a settlement of over $28 million in a civil rights lawsuit filed by a woman whose grandson attempted suicide while in custody on Rikers Island. Madeline Feliciano alleged that three correction officers and a captain waited almost eight minutes before helping her grandson, Nicholas Feliciano, who ultimately suffered brain damage as a result. The incident, which occurred in November 2019, was captured on surveillance video and revealed that Nicholas had been left hanging for nearly eight minutes before receiving assistance. The Rikers Island … Read more

Owners of Johnson’s Pond Lawsuit Dismissed Over Rhode Island Dam Law

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COVENTRY, R.I. — The lawsuit filed by Soscia Holdings, the owners of Johnson’s Pond, against the state has been dismissed, according to recent reports. The lawsuit was initiated two years ago after the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) began enforcing a law that required dam owners to obtain a permit before adjusting a pond’s water levels. Johnson’s Pond was among the six bodies of water affected by this law. The law, which was signed by Governor Dan McKee last summer, was introduced in response to concerns raised by residents about the pond’s low … Read more

Staten Island Power Couple Accused of ‘Double Dipping’ with Six-Figure Pensions and Salaries

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – A power couple consisting of the district attorney and a state Supreme Court judge in Staten Island is facing criticism for “double dipping” by receiving substantial taxpayer-funded salaries and pensions. District Attorney Michael McMahon and Judge Judith McMahon are both earning six-figure salaries while also collecting government pensions, according to sources. McMahon retired from government service in December but continues to serve as the borough’s chief prosecutor. It is likely that his pension is over $130,000. The situation has raised eyebrows among political insiders, who believe it is not a good … Read more