The U.S. Department of Justice is threatening to take over Rikers Island unless sweeping changes are made.
Department of Correction Commissioner Louis Molina on Rikers:"We're making sure that there's accountability"
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams expressed frustration over what he calls the lack of cooperation from the city. He asked the judge to require the Department of Correction to outline a concrete plan of action and for Commissioner Louis Molina and a representative from the mayor's office to be present for the next conference with the judge.
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