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The Attic Prison Riot of 1971
39 people were killed at attica, including ten hostages. The authorities initially declared the assault a triumph. Others remember it as one of the worst examples of institutionalized raceism within the us Prison system. Next we've got a 200 year old royal mystery from france. This too involves spending time behind bars. Rebecca casby and the shocking story of the attic prison riot of 19 71,. As recalled by carlos roach who was on the inside. And there's a film to accompany that story on our web side - Just search for b b c, witness history films.
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