State v. Black

OPINION

JAMES C. BEASLEY, Special Judge.

The appellants seek relief from their convictions for rebellion with the intent to escape and resulting life sentences.

On January 16, 1984, Roger Black, William Black and William Thompson, who were lawfully confined in Guild 5 at the Middle Tennessee Reception Center in Nashville sought to escape therefrom. According to plan, Roger Black used a makeshift key to unlock the door to his cell. Later as Correctional Officer Randall White was making his rounds, the officer was struck on the back of his head and knocked to the floor by Roger Black.

Officer White…