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| Prison Riot Results in Criminal Charges |
| By torontosun.com |
| Published: 02/25/2010 |
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BRANDON, MAN. - Brandon police are beginning to lay charges against gang members allegedly involved in a planned riot at a provincial jail in the western Manitoba city about five months ago. Police allege 27 inmates at Brandon Correctional Centre were involved in the Oct. 4, 2009, uprising. So far, six have been charged, police said Wednesday. Police said five men - two 19-year-olds, two 20-year-olds and a 26-year-old - are charged with rioting, failing to disperse and escaping lawful custody. A 23-year-old man is charged with assaulting a peace officer, assault with a weapon and intimidation of a justice system participant. Read More. |
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