17 corrections officers will be disciplined over the death of Layleen Polanco, a trans woman who died in solitary confinement

A total of 17 corrections officers are to be disciplined for their conduct regarding Layleen Polanco, a trans woman of colour who died in solitary confinement in Rikers Island jail. Layleen Xtravaganza Cubilette-Polanco, 27, suffered a fatal epileptic seizure on June 7, 2019. She went unchecked by corrections officers for...