SOC229 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Crown Attorney, The Inmates, Solitary Confinement
27 Sep 2016
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The police focused on who took part in the beatings of the undesirables: it is estimated that around 50 inmates were involved. These guards were put in trial but they were acquitted. 13 inmates and the death of enzer: each inmate had a lawyer of their own, they forced the hand of the crown attorney to plea bargain for reduction of charges, 1 pleated guilty to manslaughter, Argued that one of the was in protective custody because of gambling debts and so he was released. The inmates in charge asked if anyone else should joining the circle. Knight pleated not guilty, he changed his appearance, grew in beard. His lawyers also looked like him that during the trial the witness mistaked the lawyer for knight. Kingston riot was similar to many prison riots. No clear leadership (kingston there was a leadership) Inmates who start the riot don"t take on a leadership role.
