Incarcerated activists from Oscar-nominated documentary The Alabama Solution sent to solitary
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Three incarcerated activists featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary "The Alabama Solution" were moved to solitary confinement in Kilby correctional facility two weeks ago. Robert Earl Council, Melvin Ray, and Raoul Poole, who supported a 2022 prison strike, are now isolated with limited contact, raising concerns about retaliation for their outspokenness regarding prison conditions. Attorneys for the men stated that the Alabama Department of Corrections provided no specific reason for the transfer, and that the restrictions exceed standard protocols. The Department of Corrections cited security concerns as the reason for the transfer, claiming the men were engaged in activities detrimental to the safety and security of the facilities. Family members and lawyers fear for their safety, citing a history of excessive force and retaliation against these individuals.
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