Mumia AbuJamal Staughton Lynd
Lucasville
- ISBN 13:
- 9781604862249
- author:
- Mumia AbuJamal Staughton Lynd
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- PM PRESS
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 14 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Government Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lucasville: The Untold Story of a Prison Uprising By Staughton Lynd Published in 2011 by PM Press In April 1993, a major prison uprising took place at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, Ohio. For eleven days, over 400 prisoners held L block, resulting in the deaths of nine alleged informants and one hostage correctional officer. The event was marked by a negotiated surrender, but the trials that followed were marred by controversy. The book examines the causes of the disturbance, the events of the uprising, and the fairness of the subsequent trials. It also highlights the interracial character of the action, as evidenced in the slogans painted on walls after the surrender. A Foreword by Mumia Abu-Jamal underscores these themes, providing a powerful perspective on the event. The book sheds light on a pivotal moment in American history, one that raises important questions about justice, equality, and the treatment of prisoners.