Central News: 08.03.1982: Barry Prosser

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Summary

The trial is continuing at Leicester Crown Court of three prison officers who are charged in relation to the death of Winson Green prison inmate Barry Prosser in 1980.

Year:

1982

Duration:

0:01:10

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

Central Television

Master format:

Betacam SP

Description

Today prisoner Patrick Galvin who is serving six years for manslaughter gave evidence for the prosecution. When Patrick Bennett QC defending Melvin Jackson suggested that Galvin was lying the witness said that he would take a truth drug and suggested the three prison officers on trial should do the same thing. Rowdy scenes followed and the judge said he would clear the court.


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