Legal Opinion
United States v. David Ray Bryant, Michael Dennis Riker, Edward Stillman, Waylon Dwight Perry, Irvin Campbell, Leslie Ledon Smith
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided December 1, 1977No. 76-4089PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SKELTON, Senior Judge:
On June 9, 1976, a riot or mutiny occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution at Tallahassee, Florida. Some fifty to seventy-five inmates of the institution were involved. The riot lasted approximately one hour during which time those participating in the disturbance broke chairs, windows, plumbing fixtures, and damaged office equipment and other prison property. The riot was quelled only after tear gas was used by prison officials against the participating inmates.
David Ray Bryant and ten other inmates were indicted in connection with the riot. The indictment…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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