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Inmates Cut, Weapons Seized, Staff Assaulted at Facility

Elmira, NY – Elmira Correctional Facility has become one of the most dangerous and violent correctional facilities in the state after another two week period of inmate on inmate assaults, multiple make-shift weapons seized and staff assaulted at the maximum security correctional facility.

During a two week period beginning on August 24 and ending on September 6, there were a reported 10 inmate on inmate fights which resulted in 12 inmates cut with make-shift weapons during the altercations and 18 weapons being seized by staff. In addition, 17 staff sustained minor injuries either by being attacked or injured when attempting to stop the fights. FULL PRESS RELEASE