A US judge has ordered the unconditional release of Albert Woodfox, the
country's longest-serving solitary confinement prisoner, who has spent 43
years in isolation behind bars in a Louisiana jail.
Woodfox, 68, (pictured above) was placed in solitary confinement after he
was accused of taking part in a riot that led to the death of a prison
guard in 1972. He has always maintained his innocence, saying he was framed
for the murder because of his membership of the Black Panther Party.
Yesterday Monday June 8th, US judge James Brady ordered he be released from
custody and not subje... more »
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