SOC229 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Kangaroo Court, Smoke Inhalation, Barter
22 Sep 2016
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550 inmates 50 gave statements 10% gave details for parole. 14 on second floor, guard there told not to resist inmate population released. April 14th rumors spread of riot and hostage takeover guards outnumbered by inmates leaving gymnasium. Billie knight says nobody hurts guard or undesirables. Brian ensor child molester, held upside down and beaten up. Knight meets with authorities negotiates cause he isn"t too violent. Barry machenzie takes over as the leader. Government got pissed gave an ultimatum. Kangaroo court tie undesirables beat them, break nose 1st. Ensor murdered in 1d, bertrand died week later. Billie knight was never convicted due to lack of evidence gaurds were unable to. Shepley more violent, and beau cage challenge his position. Inmates decided to vote but things get violent (80% wanted it to end) Inmates ordered out of prison 200 identify him. Disturbance: easily ended, 1 or 2 ppl, common & unreported, & no hostages.
