Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime Podcast Rikers Prison Guard Fired ILLEGALLY!? Massive Lawsuit Hits NYC
Apr 12, 2025
Nick Gojcaj, a former Correction Officer at Rikers Island, shares his transformative experiences working in one of the toughest environments. He discusses the intense training new guards undergo and reveals the stark difference between media narratives and reality on the ground. Gojcaj dives into the complexities of inmate dynamics, chaotic security breaches, and the serious issues in correctional healthcare. He also opens up about his current lawsuit against NYC, shedding light on systemic failures and the personal toll of being on the front lines of the correctional system.
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Long brutal inmate fight
- Nick Gojcaj endured a 32-minute bare-knuckle fight between inmates with no assistance due to staffing and management failures.
- He sustained serious injuries requiring four surgeries and was medically sidelined without proper support.
Alarm system failure
- The personal body alarm (PBA) system at Rikers fails to summon help promptly due to officers being forbidden from leaving posts.
- This contributes to dangerous situations where officers endure attacks without timely assistance.
Accommodation unfairly revoked
- After injury and surgeries, Nick received a light duty phone job as an accommodation.
- The department later took away this accommodation yet retained uninjured officers in similar roles, leading to discrimination claims.
