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Attica inmates recount riot and abuses during revolt
Dorothy Zapfel visits son Wayne Trimmer at Attica State Correctional Facility amid reports from inmates of harassment and torture during the uprising that left 32 prisoners and 10 hostages dead. Guards’ actions, interrogations, and injuries are described as officials plan further reviews while Thailand agrees to supply rice to the Philippines.
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Attica
Dorothy Zapler
Wednnesday
Attica State Correctional Facility
Walter Danbar
Zapfel
Wayne ‘Trimmer
National Guard
Trimmer
Repantar
Ny Wan
Sidney H. Payne
Buffalo Day
Albany
Pother Neeting
Democratic Assembly
Matt Avihue
Eve
Buffalo
Ieaders