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One of the longest prison riots in U.S. history forced changes to Ohio’s prison system
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Thirty years ago this month, one of the longest prison riots in U.S. history finally ended after 11 days. And when it was over,… Read More
Inmate Who Stabbed 4 on Hunger Strike, Alleges Mistreatment
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An inmate who stabbed four fellow prisoners and a guard in separate bloody attacks is on a hunger strike inside Ohio’s toughest prison, alleging mistreatment. Greg… Read More
Men Stabbed by Fellow Inmate While Handcuffed Sue Officers
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A new lawsuit alleges officers at an Ohio prison watched and laughed as an inmate slipped his handcuffs, pulled out a blade and repeatedly stabbed four… Read More
State Patrol: Prison Inmates Planned Possible Escape, Riot
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The State Highway Patrol says inmates at an Ohio maximum security prison were plotting “a possible escape attempt and possible riot” when the plan was interrupted…. Read More
Hearing Set for Ohio Inmate Accused in 2 Knife Attacks
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A hearing is planned for an Ohio inmate accused in a 2017 knife attack on four other prisoners and a guard’s stabbing in 2018. Inmate Greg… Read More
Video Shows Brutality Of Knife Attack On Helpless Inmates
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A newly released video shows the brutality of an Ohio inmate’s knife attack on four prisoners who were handcuffed to a table and unable to defend… Read More