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Prison guards face trial over Corcoran gladiator fights
Four Corcoran State Prison guards go on trial in Fresno for staging inmate brawls from 1989 to 1994, including a deadly 1994 incident that left Preston Tate shot in the head. Prosecutors seek life terms. defense argues officers followed policy. Jury selection begins amid concerns about local sentiment and prior acquittals.
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Frusno
Calif
California
Corcoran
Department of Corrections
Catherine Campbell
Fresno
Central Valley
Truman Jennings
Michael Gipson
Timothy Dickerson
Raul Tavarez
Douglas Martin
John Vaughn
Jerry Arvizu
Christopher Bethea
Preston Tate
Bethea
Tate