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ams6110
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The Largest Prison Strike In American History Goes...
I found it surprising that the strike was apparently coordinated across many state prisons by use of cell phones. I thought possession of cell phones was generally banned in prisons.
marcusbooster
on Dec 17, 2010
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Yes cell phones are considered contraband, and yes they are available.
shepting
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Many times guards will bring in cell phones and sell them to inmates for upwards of $1000/each.
It helps to supplement the (relatively) poor wages most guards receive.
bugsy
on Dec 17, 2010
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It's interesting that some inmates have thousands of dollars in cash on their persons.
J3L2404
on Dec 17, 2010
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I'm sure it also helps the gangs run things from inside a prison.
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