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Hostages Seized At Reformatory in Oklahoma Uprising
In Granite Oklahoma corrections chief reports inmates seized the education building at the reformatory with knives ice picks and other homemade weapons about 70 inmates were inside at 9 am with 10 fleeing and 20 to 50 possibly taking part all hostages released by 5 pm after the rebels demands were broadcast The group sought expanded visitation hours changes to treatment policy rehab and immunity from prosecution no promises of immunity were made by Corrections Director John Grider Who returned to Granite after a new director is named Hostages included seven staff members Guard Captain Hall Canady and two inmates Grider noted some hostages were robbed of personal items during the takeover.
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