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World Cup Watch Party at Rikers | Lexington News
Rikers Island inmates got a rare treat: a World Cup semifinal watch party with gourmet food, hosted as a reward for good behavior — a move praised by officials who say it humanizes prisoners and boosts safety. But beneath the festive surface, the jail still grapples with serious, unconstitutional problems like inmate violence, guard negligence, and fires — issues that have plagued the 90-year-old facility since its opening. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who toured the facility and even shared his love for Morocco’s team, reaffirmed his commitment to closing Rikers by 2027 — though he admits the…
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