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One Officer Sustains Ruptured Ear Drum in Attack

Elmira, NY – Five officers needed medical treatment at a local hospital after two inmates violently attacked them at the maximum security prison in separate assaults last week.

On Friday, June 4, an inmate in one of the Special Housing Units showers, was ordered to exit the shower by staff. He refused multiple orders by staff to exit. Officers entered the shower and the inmate took a fighting stance against them.  Full Press Release