Attica Correctional Facility, USA

Attica Prison is located in New York City. It was built in 1930. The most dangerous criminals in the world were kept in it from the first year of work. But it wasn't their big names that made it famous. The prison became famous after the tragic events of September 9, 1971. The largest revolt in the history of Attica occurred at this time. More than 2,200 prisoners seized control of the prison that day. They took 33 guards hostage.

The revolt lasted 4 days. The prisoners demanded better conditions of detention, as well as the restoration of their political rights. 43 people died as a result of this revolt. 10 prison employees were among them. According to some reports, the overcrowding of the prison caused the revolt to break out. It contained several times more prisoners than was provided for by the norms in the early 70s of the last century.

Mark David Chapman was among Attica's most famous prisoners. He was the world-famous killer of John Lennon. Dangerous serial killer David Berkowitz was serving a sentence in prison. He is also known by the pseudonym "Son of Sam". Legendary robber, Willie Sutton, was also among the famous prisoners. He robbed more than a hundred banks in the United States in 30 years. The tragic events of the past years and numerous attempts to publicize the real situation of prisoners in the Attica prison have not led to positive changes. The prison is as crowded today as it was many years ago. Two people are kept in her tiny solitary cells. Next - Wiezienie Montelupich Prison