Randy Karl Gometz v. Gary L. Henman, Warden, United States Penitentiary, Marion, Illinois
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
1Opinion of the Court
EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge.
Thomas Silverstein, one of the leaders of the Aryan Brotherhood, a violent prison gang, is confined in a specially designed cell at the United States Penitentiary in Atlanta. Silverstein has been convicted of at least four murders and is serving multiple consecutive life sentences. Most of the victims have been other prisoners or guards who crossed or “disrespected” Silverstein or fellow members of the Aryan Brotherhood. See United States v. Fountain, 768 F.2d 790, supplemental opinion, 777 F.2d 345 (7th Cir.1985), cert. denied, — U.S. -, 106 S.Ct. 1647, 90 L.Ed.2d…
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