The six jail guards are among 21 people charged following a drug investigation at the infamous prison complex.
Jan 14 - U.S. prosecutors on Tuesday charged six jail guards with taking bribes to smuggle drugs and cellphones into New York City’s infamous, a prison complex officials have vowed to close due to chronic violence and decrepit facilities.
Telephone surveillance revealed the defendants spoke in code, referring to marijuana as “Oakland Raider jerseys,” cellphones as “joints” and calling jail guards “Pink Panties,” the statement said. In October, jail security officers seized 12 clear plastic bags of marijuana, an iPhone and a charger from one of the guards, the statement said.The Rikers Island complex is slated to close by 2026. It will be replaced with neighborhood facilities.
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