Attica Prison Powder Keg

On September 9, 1971, prisoners in Attica, New York, rebelled. Various factors—viewed as “disciplinary measures” by authorities—contributed to the prison riot.^{1, 2}

This list exhibits just a few of them:

1. Overcrowding bred frustration because Attica, designed for 1,600 inmates, had exceeded its capacity.
2. Unhygienic conditions included Read more