New York Civil Liberties Union Issues Statement on Medical Examiner Ruling on Polanco Death
July 31, 2019
July 31, 2019
NEW YORK, July 31 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement by Executive Director Donna Lieberman:
New York City medical examiners ruled yesterday that Layleen Polanco, who was held in solitary confinement on Rikers Island, died from epilepsy complications.
Under New York City regulations, incarcerated individuals with serious medical conditions are not to be held in punitive segregation. Despite this, the Department of Correction allowed Polanco . . .
New York City medical examiners ruled yesterday that Layleen Polanco, who was held in solitary confinement on Rikers Island, died from epilepsy complications.
Under New York City regulations, incarcerated individuals with serious medical conditions are not to be held in punitive segregation. Despite this, the Department of Correction allowed Polanco . . .