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Ray and Fellow Escapees Sentenced at Brushy Mountain
James Earl Ray and six other escapees received 30 days in administrative segregation at Brushy Mountain State Prison after a review board found them part of the Friday night escape. Each inmate must forfeit three years of good time. Larry Hacker pleaded guilty. Guard Floyd Hooks declined comment on an appeal.
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