Jacob Pritchett, 11, has been missing for months. A judge has said his mother must remain at Rikers Island until she reveals his whereabouts. Source: New York Times
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A 7-Year-Old Dies in the Bronx, and Records Show a History of Abuse
By Gotham Rex on August 11, 2021
Julissia Batties, who was found unconscious with a head injury, had been the subject of a child welfare case since birth. Her half brother admitted beating her, a police official said. Source: New York Times
As N.Y. Courts Seek to Root Out Racism, a Clerk Is Heard Using a Slur
By Gotham Rex on April 16, 2021
A lawyer for a teenager said he overheard racist comments directed at his client during a hearing in New York Family Court. The incident came months after a judge warned about racism in the courts. Source: New York Times
Tessa Majors Death: 14-Year-Old Is Sentenced to 18 Months in Detention
By Gotham Rex on June 15, 2020
One of three teenagers charged in the killing of Tessa Majors could be freed this year after he pleaded guilty to robbery in the case. Source: New York Times