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FD-302 (Rev. 1-25-60) , . FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGA™"" August 13, 1962 Date an inmate of the United States we raz, California, was interviewed at that D institution. 8 initially advised that he need not fur- nish any info and if he did, same could be used against him in a court of law. He was told of his right to counsel. No threats or promises were made to him. Penitentiary, then volunteered that he wanted to furnish a written statement in this matter, and the following was prepared: 2 wii jc ae tement t and who have Iden a emse: to me as cla nts of the FBI. No threats or promises have been made to induce me to furnish this statement. I am aware that I may seek the advice of an attorney. I know that I need not furnish any statement and, if I do, same can be used against me in a court of law. "I was previously interviewed as to the escape from Alcatraz Penitentiary by inmates JOHN and CLARENCE ANGLIN and FRANK MORRIS. At that time I was emotionally distrubed and I do not recall what I said. I believe I gave a plausible story at the time for the benefit of the prison official who was present as I was in fear of repercussion from the prison officials as to the escape. "Between February and May 1962 I had put blankets around the top of B ceil block while - United States Penitentiary 8/6/62, Alcatraz, California SF 76-2887 On File # - isa ~ cC 8/9/62 by Date dictated This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. It ts the property of the FBI and is loaned to Your agency; if and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. ~y ki