Prison break

Governor Andrew Cuomo: David Sweat Disengaged With Accomplice

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Governor Andrew Cuomo: David Sweat Disengaged With AccompliceDavid Sweat, 35, is reportedly younger and more athletic man than his accomplice, Richard Matt.

By Michele Gorman On 6/29/15 at 4:44 PM EDT

FBI Launches Investigation Into Escaped Inmates' Prison

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FBI Launches Investigation Into Escaped Inmates' PrisonRichard Matt and David Sweat escaped from the Clinton Correctional Facility on June 6.

By Michele Gorman On 6/29/15 at 3:52 PM EDT

Sergeant Jay Cook Was Alone When He Found and Shot David Sweat

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Sergeant Jay Cook Was Alone When He Found and Shot David SweatA 21-year veteran of the police force saw David Sweat while driving alone in his vehicle on Sunday.

By Michele Gorman On 6/29/15 at 2:16 PM EDT

Intense Search for Escapee David Sweat in New York

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Intense Search for Escapee David Sweat in New YorkHundreds scour an area near the Canadian border a day after Richard Matt was killed.

By Reuters On 6/27/15 at 1:55 PM EDT

Escaped Prisoner Richard Matt Killed, Search for David Sweat Continues

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Escaped Prisoner Richard Matt Killed, Search for David Sweat ContinuesA massive manhunt for the convicted murderers has been under way since they escaped on June 5.

By Michele Gorman On 6/26/15 at 4:29 PM EDT

Court Document: Prison Worker Tells Police He Gave Contraband to Escaped New York Inmates

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Court Document: Prison Worker Tells Police He Gave Contraband to Escaped New York InmatesGene Palmer posted $25,000 bail and was released from the Clinton County Jail on Thursday.

By Michele Gorman On 6/25/15 at 3:12 PM EDT

New York Prison Worker's Husband: 'I Don't Know What to Believe'

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New York Prison Worker's Husband: 'I Don't Know What to Believe'"She was never going through with it. That's what she told me," Lyle Mitchell said of his wife.

By Michele Gorman On 6/23/15 at 9:39 AM EDT

'Specific Items' Found in Cabin Where Police Are Searching for Escaped Prisoners

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'Specific Items' Found in Cabin Where Police Are Searching for Escaped PrisonersThe search for Richard Matt and David Sweat is now focused on a cabin in the Adironack Mountains.

By Michele Gorman On 6/22/15 at 9:28 AM EDT

The Dogs in the Manhunt for New York Escapees

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The Dogs in the Manhunt for New York EscapeesAuthorities called in New York State Police canine teams to help track the missing murderers.

By Michele Gorman On 6/20/15 at 9:31 AM EDT

Escaped New York Prisoners Put on U.S. Marshals' 'Most Wanted' List

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Escaped New York Prisoners Put on U.S. Marshals' 'Most Wanted' ListRichard Matt and David Sweat were last seen in prison on June 5.

By Michele Gorman On 6/19/15 at 11:44 AM EDT

DA: Joyce Mitchell Plotted With New York Escaped Prisoners to Kill Her Husband

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DA: Joyce Mitchell Plotted With New York Escaped Prisoners to Kill Her HusbandJoyce Mitchell is the only suspect arrested in connection to the escape earlier this month.

By Michele Gorman On 6/17/15 at 1:40 PM EDT

Day 10: What We Know About the Prisoner Hunt

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Day 10: What We Know About the Prisoner HuntAuthorities have followed a few hundred tips but haven't confirmed any sightings of Richard Matt and David Sweat.

By Michele Gorman On 6/15/15 at 9:38 AM EDT

New Details Emerge in New York Prison Escape

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New Details Emerge in New York Prison EscapeThe focus of the search mostly remains near a highway that leads from Dannemora to Plattsburgh.

By Reuters On 6/14/15 at 12:29 PM EDT

Prison Worker Pleads Not Guilty to Assisting Inmates' Escape

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Prison Worker Pleads Not Guilty to Assisting Inmates' EscapeJoyce Mitchell is accused of helping Richard Matt and David Sweat escape from the Clinton Correctional Facility.

By Lauren Walker On 6/13/15 at 12:22 PM EDT

Report: Police Eye Possible NY Prison Escapees' Accomplice Who May Have Changed Her Mind

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Report: Police Eye Possible NY Prison Escapees' Accomplice Who May Have Changed Her MindThe manhunt for Richard Matt and David Sweat continues.

By Polly Mosendz On 6/10/15 at 12:55 PM EDT

Indiana Jail to Allow Inmates to Order Takeout

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Indiana Jail to Allow Inmates to Order TakeoutThe program would reward them for good behavior.

By Lauren Walker On 6/9/15 at 3:58 PM EDT

Why Hollywood Glorifies Prison Breaks

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Why Hollywood Glorifies Prison BreaksThe escape of two convicted murderers from Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York shows how the silver screen gets it wrong.

By Matthew Cooper On 6/9/15 at 11:34 AM EDT
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