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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.
The victim struggled with asthma.
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.