Family of man incarcerated at Rikers who died after botched heart surgery wins $6.1 million jury award

A Bronx jury has awarded a record $6.1 million to the family of a man incarcerated at Rikers Island, who died after a botched heart surgery while in Department of Correction custody. A three week trial in Bronx Supreme Civil Court ended Tuesday with a jury granting the money award…

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