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| Group wants federal probe of NY prisons expanded |
| By cbsnews.com |
| Published: 08/21/2015 |
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ALBANY, N.Y. -- The Correctional Association of New York called Tuesday for expanded federal investigation of the state prison system, saying the recent death of a 30-year-old inmate after a confrontation with guards shows a complete overhaul is overdue. The nonprofit advocacy group, which has state authority to inspect prisons, said the Justice Department is already investigating Attica prison in western New York following a severe inmate beating there in 2011, followed by no jail time for three guards involved, who were all forced to resign in criminal cases. Federal investigators are also looking at Clinton Correctional in northern New York, where several prisoners reported beatings after two inmates escaped in June, according to the association. The group said "the pervasive culture of violence and abuse...and the attempted cover-up" also erupted at Fishkill Correctional in the Hudson Valley. Samuel Harrelldied from injuries there in April. The New York Times reported Tuesday his death was ruled a homicide "following physical altercation with correction officers." Read More. |
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