The Nashville Police Department has revealed that they’ve broken up a jailbreak plot at what had been their soon-to-be-open detention center. The alleged ringleader is former Bernie Sanders consultant, Alex Friedmann, who authorities claimed worked feverishly to plant loaded guns and ammunition under the facility while disguised as a construction worker.
Friedmann played a critical role in crafting Democratic presidential contender Bernie Sanders’ criminal justice proposal. (CBS News)
“It was discovered that Mr. Friedmann, over many months, had developed and implemented an extremely deliberate and, in my opinion, evil plan,” said Sheriff Daron Hall. “What disturbed me most is not that this was about an escape, it was also about loss of life.” [emphasis added]
Friedmann is a self-described criminal justice advocate. An ex-convict himself, he became a high-profile voice against private prisons. He has been featured in multiple news reports and documentaries, and even testified on Capitol Hill. His attorney said Friedmann is “presumed innocent” but did not address the latest allegations.
Criminal justice advocate Alex Friedmann arrested Wed night by Specialized Investigations Div detectives on a charge of felony vandalism in excess of $250k at the new Metro Jail. His bond set at $2.5 million. MNPD working to identify these 3 suspected accomplices. 615-742-7463. pic.twitter.com/VP6TflblD5
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) February 19, 2020
He was first detained in January and re-arrested Tuesday night. Police are looking for three other men they believe may have helped him.
“I’m not confident we’ve found everything,” Hall said. “We’re not going to work here until we’re comfortable.”
The detention facility remains closed at least until its 1,800 locks are changed.
(Video H/T WTVF)
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