23 Brooklyn Inmates Charged Amid Violence Crackdown

Federal prosecutors have charged 23 inmates at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn with various crimes, including smuggling weapons in food items and involvement in violent incidents, notably the stabbing of Karl Jordan Jr., convicted in the murder of hip-hop icon Jam Master Jay. Among the charged, 15 inmates are linked to six violent incidents, including a February 22 melee that injured multiple inmates and left five hospitalized. The crackdown on the jail, which houses nearly 1,200 inmates including high-profile figures like Sean Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried, follows a previous sweep that uncovered contraband, drugs, and weapons. Notably, one inmate was apprehended with 21 ceramic blades hidden in a Doritos bag, while others attempted to smuggle items via a rope system from outside. These arrests are part of ongoing efforts to address escalating violence and dysfunction within the facility. The situation underscores serious concerns regarding safety and security in federal incarceration settings.