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flag A man died at Rikers Island’s Otis Bantum Center on Dec. 7, 2025, the 14th jail death in NYC this year.

flag A detainee died at Rikers Island’s Otis Bantum Correctional Center on December 7, 2025, becoming the 14th death in New York City jails this year, the deadliest since 2022. flag The man, whose identity remains undisclosed, was found unwell in his cell at 2 a.m., received on-site care, and was taken to Mount Sinai Queens, where he was pronounced dead at 3:15 a.m. flag The Department of Correction confirmed a full investigation is underway and notified oversight agencies. flag This follows a November report highlighting systemic failures in early 2025 jail deaths, including delayed medical responses and staff misconduct.

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