Rikers Violence : Out Of Control [Village Voice]
http://www.villagevoice.com/2012-05-09/news/rikers-violence-out-of-control
Shocking images back up what we’ve been reporting for years: New York City’s jails are houses of horror
Four years ago, the Voice first wrote about the violence at Rikers, which was not only condoned but also promoted by jail officials in a disturbing “fight club” that pitted inmates against one another. We were assured by the Correction Department that this practice had stopped, as two jail guards were sent to prison.