perilous, Author at Perilous

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Attack on guards at Saskatchewan Federal Penitentiary, Canada

ByperilousApril 22, 2014

April 22, 2014: Approximately five prisoners attacked two prison guards at around 8 in the evening, which ended with both guards and one of the prisoners requiring medical treatment.

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Free Alabama Movement Second Strike Attempt

ByperilousApril 18, 2014

April 18-20, 2014: Following the January action, FAM spokespeople attempt to announce statewide strike through media outreach. Pre-emptive transfers and isolation of strike leaders stunts participation.

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Attack on Guards at Allred Unit, Texas

ByperilousApril 2, 2014

April 2, 2014: One Correctional Officer was standing near a doorway when he was attacked by multiple inmates. The inmates reportedly had two homemade weapons which were used to stab the officer multiple times. Another officer was stabbed while trying to respond to the incident.

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Uprising at Manatee Regional Juvenile Detention Center, Florida

ByperilousMarch 19, 2014

March 19, 2014: Following a disturbance earlier in the day, youths took control of Bravo 2 module and caused significant damage to prison infrastructure. The youths “displayed defiant and unruly behavior” toward detention officers, refusing to comply with orders. Photos of

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Hunger Strike at Corely Detention Center in Texas

ByperilousMarch 17, 2014

March 17, 2014: Detainees at the Joe Corley Detention Center launch hunger strike in solidarity with detainees on strike in Tacoma, Washington. Outside supporters stage two solidarity actions, one at the facility, and the other in downtown Houston.

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Mass Escape Attempt at George Motchan Detention Center, New York

ByperilousMarch 11, 2014

March 11, 2014: Four prisoners broke the toilets out of their solitary confinement cells and used them to smash holes in the walls of five cells. The prisoners climbed through the holes and then confronted a guard with bricks from the walls. The guard retreated and the

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Hunger Strike at Northwest Detention Center, Washington

ByperilousMarch 7, 2014

March 7, 2014 - May 1, 2014: At least 750 detainees launch a hunger strike and call for an end to deportations. The action begins a series of hunger strikes and outside demonstrations that will unfold throughout the year. Years later in 2017 and 2018, NWDC will be the site

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Four Escape from Otero County Jail, Colorado

ByperilousMarch 4, 2014

March 4, 2014: Four inmates escaped from Otero County Jail after overpowering guards.

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Mass Escape at LaSalle Parish Correctional Facility, Louisiana

ByperilousMarch 1, 2014

March 1, 2014: Three prisoners at the LaSalle Parish Correctional Facility, a private prison owned and operated by the LaSalle Management Corporation, stole a truck and escaped from the prison early Saturday morning.