Ten Years Later: Inside the 2015 Clinton Prison Escape

Ten Years Later: Inside the 2015 Clinton Prison Escape

Special Event Hosted by New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang

Albany, NY – Join the Offices of the New York State Inspector General for a panel discussion marking the 10th anniversary of the infamous 2015 escape by two convicted murderers from Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, NY – one of the most dramatic prison breaks in modern U.S. history.

This special event, Ten Years Later: Inside the 2015 Clinton Prison Escape, will be moderated by Inspector General Lucy Lang and feature 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.

The New York State Inspector General’s comprehensive 150-page report, which was praised for its unflinching detail and credited with spurring critical prison reforms, provided a roadmap for Showtime’s acclaimed miniseries Escape at Dannemora. Come hear from the leaders who were on the ground during thousands of hours of investigative work, including forensic examinations of the cells and escape route used by the escapees and the sworn interviews of more than 175 people, including the surviving escapee and his prison staff accomplice.

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Location: Rockefeller Institute of Government, 411 State Street, Albany, NY 12203
Remote Viewing: Livestream access available

This is a rare opportunity to hear firsthand from those who led the investigation, covered the story, and oversaw the enactment of critical prison reforms.

Seating is limited and RSVP is required for both in-person and virtual attendance, including media.

Members of the public can register at https://bit.ly/OIGevents to attend in-person or virtually.

Members of the media interested in attending should RSVP by emailing [email protected].

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