Preston Tate

Death by Force

Preston Tate, an inmate at Corcoran State Prison in California, died on April 2, 1994, under controversial circumstances that led to significant legal and media scrutiny. Tate, a member of the East Coast Crips prison gang, was placed in the Security Housing Unit (SHU) at Corcoran, a facility known for housing some of the most dangerous criminals. On the day of his death, Tate was put into an exercise yard with rival Latino gang members. This deliberate placement led to a violent altercation, dur ...Read More

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