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FBI opens Dannemora probe as post-manhunt investigations widen
By northcountrypublicradio.org- Brian Mann
Published: 06/30/2015

Jun 30, 2015 — The FBI has opened a probe into operations at Clinton Correctional Facility in the wake of this month’s inmate escape. Law enforcement sources confirmed to NPR that a preliminary Federal investigation is underway looking at possible corruption, drug trafficking, and other contraband schemes at the prison.

There are now at least three separate investigations underway probing Clinton-Dannemora, in addition to criminal prosecution of two employees at the prison.

When Governor Andrew Cuomo took the stage at Titus Mountain Sunday night, it was a moment of celebration. Richard Matt and David Sweat were no longer on the run. The grinding three-week long manhunt was over. Cuomo made it clear, however, that investigators still have a lot of work to do.

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