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Akash Mehta

New York Focus

Akash Mehta appears in the following:

Rikers in Crisis: A Rare Visit From the Mayor, What Role Judges Play

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Judges in New York City continue to set bail and send more people to jail. What role do they play in the crisis at Rikers? Plus, the Mayor's first visit to the jail complex since 2017.

With Deaths Mounting At Rikers, Will Judges Continue With Business As Usual?

Saturday, September 25, 2021

By George Joseph : investigative reporter / Akash Mehta : New York Focus

Judges play a major role in driving New York City's jail population, which is mostly made up of defendants waiting for trial.