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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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June 10, 2025

Ten Years Later: Inside the 2015 Clinton Prison Escape

Special Event Hosted by New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang

Albany, NY – Join the New York State Inspector General for an event marking ten years since the infamous 2015 escape from Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, NY – one of the most notorious prison breaks in modern U.S. history.

Inspector General Lucy Lang will moderate a discussion featuring Former New York State Police Superintendent Joseph D’Amico, Former New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Commissioner Anthony Annucci, and Newsday New York State Correspondent Keshia Clukey, with opening remarks by Former Inspector General Catherine Leahy-Scott. This distinguished group, being brought together for the first time since the escape, will provide an intimate look at the terrifying three-week manhunt, the far-reaching investigation, and the lasting impact of the incident on prison administration and oversight.

Event Details

Wednesday, June 11, 2025


3:30pm – 4:00pm: Media Availability
Members of the media are invited to attend a press availability with New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang, held in advance of a special public panel event marking ten years since the Clinton prison escape. The availability will be held at the Rockefeller Institute of Government, located at 411 State Street in Albany.

4:00pm – 5:30pm: Panel Event
New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang hosts a public panel marking the 10-year anniversary of Clinton prison escape. The event will be held at the Rockefeller Institute of Government, located at 411 State Street in Albany.


Livestream:
https://bit.ly/NYSOIG_LIVE

Media interested in attending should RSVP by emailing intergov@ig.ny.gov.

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