Events tagged with "lucasville"

Historical Events tagged with "lucasville"

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Prison Riot at Southern Ohio Correctional Facility

April 11th, 1993 31 years ago

Four hundred fifty prisoners rioted at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, Ohio, citing grievances related to prison conditions and forced vaccinations against tuberculosis that conflicted with the religious beliefs of Nation of Islam inmates. The unrest lasted for ten days, reflecting deeper issues within the prison system and concerns about inmate rights and treatment.