DOJ: 9 inmates charged for violent crimes in Brooklyn prison
According to authorities, the inmates orchestrated attempted murders, assaults and the murders of Uriel Whyte in June and of Edwin Cordero in July.
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Federal prosecutors say that nine inmates were charged Monday for a string of violent attacks and murders that took place in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
According to authorities, the inmates orchestrated attempted murders, assaults and the murders of Uriel Whyte in June and of Edwin Cordero in July. Both victims were stabbed during disputes with the accused inmates.
MDC Brooklyn is currently where P. Diddy is detained on federal sex trafficking and racketeering. The facility has a long history of stabbings, mistreatment and violence.
News 12 reached out to the Federal Bureau of Prisons for a statement. It responded with a statement that said in part:
“Earlier this year, the Federal Bureau of Prisons Director appointed an Urgent Action Team to take a holistic look at the challenges at MDC Brooklyn. The team's work is ongoing, but it has already increased permanent staffing at the institution.”
