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Marion inmates accept prison tensions amid lockdown
In Marion prisoners and officers describe a tense lockdown environment that has stretched since October 1983. Inmates claim guards fear aggression and snitch culture, while officers insist they keep order without brutality. Both sides agree safety remains a priority, with many inmates seeming oddly calmer under current rules.
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