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02-10-2006, 06:11 PM
LA County jails trying to quell violence but expect more trouble
ROBERT JABLON
Associated Press
LOS ANGELES - County jailers separated black and Hispanic inmates, began transferring troublemakers out and brought in clergy to try to restore peace after a week of racially charged brawls they feared would continue to erupt through the weekend.
"It's got momentum," said sheriff's Chief Marc Klugman, who oversees the nation's largest jail system. "They're battle-hardened. They're angry."
Thousands of Hispanic and black inmates clashed on Feb. 4 at the biggest of three jails at the Pitchess Detention Center complex, 40 miles outside of town. A black inmate was beaten to death and dozens of prisoners were injured.
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http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/13833724.htm
ROBERT JABLON
Associated Press
LOS ANGELES - County jailers separated black and Hispanic inmates, began transferring troublemakers out and brought in clergy to try to restore peace after a week of racially charged brawls they feared would continue to erupt through the weekend.
"It's got momentum," said sheriff's Chief Marc Klugman, who oversees the nation's largest jail system. "They're battle-hardened. They're angry."
Thousands of Hispanic and black inmates clashed on Feb. 4 at the biggest of three jails at the Pitchess Detention Center complex, 40 miles outside of town. A black inmate was beaten to death and dozens of prisoners were injured.
Read the whole article here:
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/13833724.htm