Brabson v. Wilkins

This proceeding, commenced in 1963, by a prisoner at Attica Prison against the Warden originally sought relief based on a claim petitioner’s civil rights had been violated because he had been denied adequate dental treatment. It was later broadened to seek relief against censorship of communications by the Warden; against the imposition of discipline for helping other prisoners to prepare legal papers; and for other additional relief.

After a full hearing, the court at Special Term determined that petitioner’s claim of a failure to furnish dental care had not been substantiated and denied…