New York City Hearings – April 27 (Morning). Recording of WRVR radio reporter introducing the hearings. Arthur Liman examines John Cudmore, a general surgeon in Buffalo, New York and a major in the National Guard. Cudmore testifies about the medical company of the National Guard. Liman interrupts Cudmore’s testimony for inmate Jose "G. I." Paris to begin his testimony. Commission Deputy General Counsel Robert Sackett examines Paris, who discusses his experiences as a Puerto Rican and Spanish speaking inmate, language accommodations, inmate demands, and reform. Follow-up questions are asked by Commission members Wadsworth and Wilbanks. Paris makes a final statement. The examination of Cudmore by Liman continues. Cudmore discusses entering Attica Prison as medical personnel after the retaking of the prison, role of the National Guard, treating inmates with medical needs, and his experience in the yard. Cudmore is joined by other National Guardsmen Louis Futterman, Ronald Dill, and James O’Day on their experiences giving medical treatment to inmates and hostages after the retaking. Liman examines them.

Identifier
NYSA_B1341-12_B3171753A_01

Date Original
April 27 1972

Language
English

Source
New York State Archives. New York (State). Special Commission on Attica. Special Commission on Attica audiotapes and transcripts of commission hearings, 1972. B1341-12, Box 1, Item 12-1, 12-4.;1/4 inch open reel audiotape

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