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Amnesty International / United States Prisons #176869

ABC Evening News for Tuesday, Oct 06, 1998
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.

(New York: Bill Blakemore) Allegations from Amnesty International on human rights abuses in United States prisons examined; details given of the group's criticism of methods of prisoner control, the use of chain gangs etc. [Amnesty International-USA William SCHULZ - cites the abuses in this country.] [Maricopa County, Arizona, Sheriff Joseph ARPAIO, Representative Tom LANTOS - respond to the allegations.] [Human Rights Watch Kenneth ROTH - comments on the scrutiny of the US.]

Reporter(s):
Blakemore, Bill;
Jennings, Peter
Duration:
00:02:20

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