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March 20, 2008
Support For The Angola Three IS Growing
Support For The Angola Three Appears To Be Growing
Men Placed In Solitary Confinement For Upwards Of Three Decades
By Val Wilson Story
Mar 19, 2008
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http://www.nbc33tv.com/news/local/16841931.html
Herman Wallace and Albert Woodfox have been held in solitary confinement at Angola State Penitentiary since the murder of a prison guard back in 1972. A third man -- Robert King -- was placed in isolation for allegedly killing a fellow inmate. He was released in 2001.
State Representative Cedric Richmond, of New Orleans, says the men were wrongfully convicted.
He will lead a press conference Thursday morning on the steps of the State Capitol.
NBC 33 News has learned a national civil rights activist wants to help with the cases.
Congressman John Conyers, of Detroit, Michigan, is expected to arrive in Baton Rouge Thursday.
Posted by lois at March 20, 2008 06:16 PM