New York's new jails boss once served time in a cell block he now oversees
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 00:04 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
New York City's new correction commissioner is the first formerly incarcerated person to oversee the city's jails. The Independent reports this as a 'remarkable' appointment.
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