Federal prosecutor pushes for federal takeover of NYC's Rikers Island jail complex

Federal prosecutor seeks to remove control of Rikers Island from Mayor Adams' administration, citing years of crisis.
Prosecutor believes a court-appointed outside authority should take charge due to Rikers' collective failure over time.
Mayor Adams has resisted the federal takeover idea, claiming progress by his administration.
Prosecutor plans to pursue contempt proceedings after reports of unmet obligations and ongoing risks inside Rikers.
Advocates for detainees support the federal takeover push, citing brutality and high death rates at Rikers.