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Sir Allen Banged Up After Jailhouse Fight

Stanford back in cell after suffering broken nose, concussion

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(Newser) – Allen Stanford is back in his jail cell today after spending the weekend recuperating from injuries suffered in a fight with another inmate last week. The alleged Ponzi schemer was taken to the hospital with a concussion, a broken nose, and two black eyes. “He is in reasonably good spirits, although he was feeling a lot of physical discomfort,” his attorney told Reuters.

The attorney said he didn’t know who else was involved in the brawl but said he had “reason to believe that he was targeted in some way because of who he is.” Stanford has described conditions in the Joe Corley Detention Facility in suburban Houston "intolerable.” It's not clear whether the incident led to a court order today mandating that Stanford be moved to a detention center in downtown Houston, the Chronicle reports.

Financier R. Allen Stanford steps off a prison transport bus at the federal courthouse for a hearing Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 in Houston.
Financier R. Allen Stanford steps off a prison transport bus at the federal courthouse for a hearing Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 in Houston.   (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
In this June 25, 2009 file photo, billionaire R. Allen Stanford is escorted into the federal courthouse in Houston.
In this June 25, 2009 file photo, billionaire R. Allen Stanford is escorted into the federal courthouse in Houston.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, file)
Financier R. Allen Stanford steps off a prison transport bus at the federal courthouse for a hearing Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 in Houston.
Financier R. Allen Stanford steps off a prison transport bus at the federal courthouse for a hearing Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 in Houston.   (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
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gabo
Sep 28, 09 2:27 PM CDT
Do I feel bad for him. And it's just begun... Reply
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radnip
Sep 28, 09 4:24 PM CDT
Do you feel bad for all the others in jail as well? Or is it because he committed his crimes wearing an expensive suit?
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SalParadise
Sep 28, 09 3:02 PM CDT
He deserves all that and more. Retribution for the innumerable families he tore apart will come - whether by law or lack thereof. Reply
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lumina
Sep 28, 09 3:05 PM CDT
Just don't pick up the soap Allen Reply
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So_Cal_Larry
Sep 28, 09 3:38 PM CDT
Mr. Stanford is in jail. That's a county facility. He is there awaiting trial. If he is found guilty, he will be sent to prison. Prison is a state or federal facility. If everyone is presumed innocent until proved guilty, then jails are filled with lots of 'presumed innocent' inmates. They are entitled safety and some dignity until the end of the trial. Reply
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