New York City Hearings – April 20, 1972 (Afternoon). Recording of Marc Luxemberg examining Louis R. James, a district attorney in Wyoming County, New York. He describes the duties of a district attorney, his experiences during the negotiations, and his views of amnesty and prosecutions as a result of the uprising. Commission members Marshall, Henix, Guerrero, and Wilbanks ask James follow-up questions. James declines to make a final statement. Liman introduces Jose “G.I.” Paris as the next witness. Deputy General Counsel Robert Sackett examines Paris, a former Attica inmate who discusses negotiations and inmate demands. Hearing is recessed. WRVR journalists Dan Mack and Arthur Albert discuss the hearing and take listener phone calls.

Identifier
NYSA_B1341-12_B8884602F_01a

Date Original
April 20 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 5, Copy B.;1/4 inch open reel audiotape

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