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But Correctional Health Services disputed the findings, contending they were based on flawed methods.


Donny Ubiera, 33, was found unresponsive around 5:15 a.m. Tuesday in his cell at the George R. Vierno Center, officials said.


Officials say Joshua Valles had a heart attack. An autopsy shows he had a fractured skull.


Officials are mum about any negligence allegedly committed by nurses and officers.


Marvin Pines, 65, died in Rikers’ North Infirmary Command shortly after 6 a.m. Saturday.


The news comes two days after a 19th person died in custody this year.


At least five are listed as apparent suicides and four are suspected drug overdoses.


Kevin Bryan was held on $5,003 bail, and reportedly died by suicide.


Michael Nieves is the 13th person to die in city custody, or shortly after being released, this year.