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Attica Prison Siege Recount Reveals Gas Attack and Losses
Eyewitness accounts describe the 1971 assault at Attica Prison where a gas drop, gunfire, and baton charges led to the deaths of twelve inmates and two hostages on the yard and wounded scores. Officials cited exhaustion of peaceful options and fear of a wider prison epidemic. Governor Rockefeller expressed relief upon hostages’ safety.
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Blyman
Clark Wemple
Ruts a'Sei G. Oswald
Batavia Ca
Anid
Atea
State
Allon
Ggtime
Rover
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State ‘Committee On Crime
Ugfast
Oswald
Vincent R. Moncusi
C Block
John Monteleone
John D'Arcangelo
Monteleone
Dow
Joseph Christian
Christian
New York
Rockefeller
Ley
Weber