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Andrew Brockway, attorney for suspended Clinton Correctional Facility guard Gene Palmer speaks to the press in front of the Plattsburgh Town Court in Plattsburgh, New York on June 25, 2015. Palmer has
![Corrections officer Gene Palmer leaves court with his companion Mary Lamar (L) following a hearing in Plattsburgh, New York June 29, 2015. Two prison workers are charged in connection with the escape Corrections officer Gene Palmer leaves court with his companion Mary Lamar (L) following a hearing in Plattsburgh, New York June 29, 2015. Two prison workers are charged in connection with the escape](https://c8.alamy.com/zooms/6/65c6925ff48b4f9c96df262e67d7e5e4/2d0mwxb.jpg)
Corrections officer Gene Palmer leaves court with his companion Mary Lamar (L) following a hearing in Plattsburgh, New York June 29, 2015. Two prison workers are charged in connection with the escape
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Corrections Officer Gene Palmer Gave Prison Escapees Paint and Tools in Exchange for Art, Documents Say - ABC News
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![Suspended Clinton Correctional Facility corrections officer Gene Palmer, left, who faces charges of promoting prison contraband, tampering with physical evidence and official misconduct in connection with the escape of convicted killers Richard Suspended Clinton Correctional Facility corrections officer Gene Palmer, left, who faces charges of promoting prison contraband, tampering with physical evidence and official misconduct in connection with the escape of convicted killers Richard](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2P2R5EM/suspended-clinton-correctional-facility-corrections-officer-gene-palmer-left-who-faces-charges-of-promoting-prison-contraband-tampering-with-physical-evidence-and-official-misconduct-in-connection-with-the-escape-of-convicted-killers-richard-matt-and-david-sweat-makes-his-way-to-plattsburgh-town-court-monday-june-29-2015-in-plattsburgh-ny-palmer-waived-his-right-to-a-preliminary-hearing-monday-clearing-the-way-for-potential-grand-jury-action-gabe-dickensthe-press-republican-via-ap-2P2R5EM.jpg)
Suspended Clinton Correctional Facility corrections officer Gene Palmer, left, who faces charges of promoting prison contraband, tampering with physical evidence and official misconduct in connection with the escape of convicted killers Richard
![Prison Guard Gene Palmer Didn't Know Of Convicts' Escape Plan –– Polygraph Test Worked In His Favor: DA Prison Guard Gene Palmer Didn't Know Of Convicts' Escape Plan –– Polygraph Test Worked In His Favor: DA](https://media.radaronline.com/brand-img/v3WxWCEUZ/0x0/2015/06/prison-break-new-york-gene-palmer-investigators-do-not-believe-correction-officer-involved-pp.jpg)
Prison Guard Gene Palmer Didn't Know Of Convicts' Escape Plan –– Polygraph Test Worked In His Favor: DA
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