At approximately 1:40 P.M. on May 22, 1988, defendant, an inmate at Elmira Correctional Facility in Chemung County, was among those who were proceeding from their cells to the auditorium to view a movie. On the way several inmates, including defendant, were randomly selected for a "pat frisk" to determine whether contraband was being possessed. During the search, defendant broke away and had to be subdued by four correction officers. While pinned...
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