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San Quentin break may have been part of a larger plan
California prisons chief said the abortive escape at San Quentin may fit a broader scheme using guard uniforms. He cited rumors of a systemwide revolt, noting Jackson and Spain triggered a premature breakout after a 9mm pistol was found on Jackson. Authorities searched Oakland and Berkeley for attorney Stephen M. Bingham, a key witness and possible link.
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San Quentin
Calif
California
Earge Jackson
John
Spain
Raymond K. Procunier
Jackson
San Quentin Adjustment Center
Procunier
Pegennier
Soledad Brothers
Maximum Security
Stephen M. Bingham
Niet
John Clutchette
Fleda Dramgo
Soledad
Ruchell Magee
Angela Davison
Marin County Civic Center
Jonathan
San Francisco Bay
Oakland
Berkeley
Bingham
Franck, Hill, Stender, Ziegler & Hendon
Fem
Jonathan B. Bingham
D-Ny