Coverage dated May 6, 2024

Rikers is prepared for Donald Trump to be sent to jail

Headline from Newsweek

New York Judge Juan Merchan warned Trump about jail time if he commits further gag order violations.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

Fox News
NY v. Trump: Mayor Adams says Rikers Island is 'prepared' if Trump is sentenced to jail (opens Fox News)
Published May 6, 2024
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the city and Rikers Island are prepared if former President Donald Trump is ordered to jail amid his Manhattan trial for violating a gag order.
Newsweek
Rikers is prepared for Donald Trump to be sent to jail (opens Newsweek)
Published May 6, 2024
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New York Judge Juan Merchan warned Trump about jail time if he commits further gag order violations.
The Guardian
Rikers Island jail ‘ready’ to receive Donald Trump, says Eric Adams (opens The Guardian)
Published May 6, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
New York City mayor makes comment as ex-president could face temporary incarceration if he again violates gag order
Deadline
Rikers Would Be Ready For Trump, NYC Mayor Eric Adams Says (opens Deadline)
Published May 6, 2024
Deadline's feed description
Asked whether Rikers Island would be prepared to handle Donald Trump, NYC Mayor Eric Adams said the city's corrections officials "will be ready."
RedState
Trump Behind Bars? Mayor Adams Insists Rikers Island Is 'Prepared' to House the Former President (opens RedState)
Published May 6, 2024