The Attica prison rebellion, which occurred on September 13, 1971, resulted in the deaths of 39 inmates and the wounding of hundreds more, with the survivors subjected to torture. The event marked one of the deadliest days in American history and had a lasting impact on modern policing.
Betrayal at Attica
A violent uprising occurred in 1971 at Attica Correctional Facility in New York, resulting in 39 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The riot was fueled by harsh living conditions and racial tensions, exposing the severe problems plaguing the US prison system.
