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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev— Case Archive
locationlocationH UnitjailH UnitMark Bezy identified H Unit as ADX Florence's special security unit for inmates under special administrative measures (SAMs). John Oliver testified that Phase 1 inmates receive two monthly 15-minute social calls, and Bezy confirmed that greater inmate interaction in Phase 3 requires Department of Justice modification of SAMs. Oliver said inmates leave H Unit when their SAMs are removed, regardless of their phase.
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Mark Bezy identified H Unit as ADX Florence's special security unit for inmates under special administrative measures (SAMs). John Oliver testified that Phase 1 inmates receive two monthly 15-minute social calls, and Bezy confirmed that greater inmate interaction in Phase 3 requires Department of Justice modification of SAMs. Oliver said inmates leave H Unit when their SAMs are removed, regardless of their phase.

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The defense relied on H Unit's communication restrictions to argue that life imprisonment could prevent further incitement to violence; the prosecution challenged claims that Tsarnaev would remain there for life.

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