For several days, crowds have gathered outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn to protest reports of freezing and dark conditions inside the jail after it partially lost power nearly a week ago. They’ve chanted “Move them out!” and demanded answers from jail officials accused of “radio silence.” Some have remained at the site overnight, shivering and indignant, in solidarity with inmates. Those with connections to inmates described deteriorating conditions inside the jail, with inmates stuck inside dark, freezing cells, getting sick and “frantic,” according to the Times. pic.twitter.com/poK5I1AMXO — Brad Lander (@bradlander) February 2, 2019However, several lawmakers who were able to tour the jail Saturday said conditions remained unacceptable and accused jail officials of not understanding the urgency of the situation. Too little, too late.”Tensions outside the jail reached a boil Sunday afternoon when protesters approached the prison entrance and were pepper-sprayed by guards.

Source: Washington Post February 03, 2019 21:04 UTC