The Attica Prison Riot
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Escalating Tensions: The Standoff at Attica Prison
The chapter details the escalating crisis in Attica Prison following the death of Corrections Officer William Quinn, as inmates intensify their demands for amnesty amidst failed negotiations. With state authorities preparing for a violent retake of the prison, hostages face increasing danger and the imminent threat of confrontation rises.
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