Sean Bates
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Nov 10, 2026, 9:50 PM
Updated
A 36-year-old man has died while in custody at Rikers Island.
Officials say Cesar Medero Curet was found dead in his bed Tuesday morning.
He is the ninth inmate to die at Rikers so far this year.
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