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A federal judge appointed Nicholas Deml to overhaul Rikers Island jail system, citing ongoing violations of a 2015 settlement.
A federal judge has appointed Nicholas Deml, former Vermont corrections commissioner and ex-CIA officer, as remediation manager for Rikers Island, granting him broad authority to reform New York City’s jail system amid ongoing violations of a 2015 court settlement.
The appointment, effective January 27, 2026, follows the city’s repeated failures to address violence, excessive force, and unsafe conditions.
Deml must work with city officials to develop a confidential plan on staffing, pay, and budget within 21 days, and submit an initial action plan within 90 days.
His role, established under the Núnez v. City of New York lawsuit, allows independent oversight to ensure constitutional rights, with the city potentially regaining control only after sustained compliance.
Un juez federal nombró a Nicholas Deml para reformar el sistema penitenciario de Rikers Island, citando violaciones continuas de un acuerdo de 2015.