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‘My son died an innocent man’: Family of Rikers Island inmate sues city on first anniversary of his death in solitary confinement

By Dean Moses Posted on August 10, 2022
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Brandon Rodriguez died a year ago Wednesday while being held in solitary confinement on Rikers Island. Now, his family is seeking justice through a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of New York.

The parents of the late 25-year-old arrived outside of City Hall on Aug. 10 in tears, the death of their son remained fresh on their minds 365 days later. Family members and supporters from #HALTsolitary looked to mark the grim anniversary by holding a vigil for the man who lost his life in solitary confinement.

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‘My son died an innocent man’: Family of Rikers Island inmate sues city on first anniversary of his death in solitary confinement

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