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Julian Pagan Death Sparks Custody Crisis | New York City News
A 29-year-old man, Julian Pagan, died in a Bronx courthouse holding cell shortly after his arraignment, sparking renewed alarm over the safety of New York’s jail system. His death marks at least the fifth in custody this year — all linked to medical emergencies — and the 15th in the past year, the highest since 2022. The Department of Correction is investigating, while federal oversight continues amid reports of chronic staffing shortages, security failures, and deteriorating conditions at Rikers Island. This tragedy underscores a systemic crisis that’s left families grieving and officials…
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