Rochester Hearings – April 14, 1972. Low audio quality. Recording continues General Counsel Arthur Liman’s examination of Edward Young, an Attica inmate, regarding prison life. Follow-up questions are asked by Commission members Henix and Rothschild. Young makes a final statement. WRVR journalist Dan Mack summarizes Young’s testimony. Commission Chairman Robert McKay swears in Ernest Sowell, an inmate at Attica. Deputy General Counsel Judge Charles Willis examines Sowell about the differences between Sing Sing and Attica, need for medical care to treat his epilepsy, experiences with DVR in “E” block, token economy, educational opportunities, and prison school reform. Follow-up questions are asked by Commission members McKay and Henix. WRVR journalists Dan Mack and Arthur Albert summarize and discuss the morning session and take WRVR listener phone calls to discuss the hearing. The afternoon session begins with Liman and Henix examining correction sergeant Ralph Bottone.

Identifier
NYSA_B1341-12_B8884599F_02a

Date Original
April 14 1972

Language
English

Source
New York State Archives. New York (State). Special Commission on Attica. Special Commission on Attica audiotapes and transcripts of commission hearings, 1972. B1341-12, Box 1, Tape 2, Copy B.;1/4 inch open reel audiotape

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