Attica Prison riot, Prison riot in the United States of America
The Attica Prison riot was a significant uprising that took place in 1971.
This riot remains one of the bloodiest events in American penal history.
It highlighted the dire living conditions and treatment of inmates within the US prison system.
Located in New York State, the facility continues to operate as a maximum-security prison.
The riot's suppression resulted in the deaths of 43 individuals, including 10 hostages.
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