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At which correctional facility was Shakur serving her life sentence before her escape?

  • Clinton Correctional Facility for Women

  • Panther Correctional Facility for Women

  • New Jersey State Penitentiary

  • Bridgeton State Prison

Answer

The answer is Clinton Correctional Facility for Women. Shakur was serving a life sentence at this maximum-security prison in upstate New York when she managed to escape in 2015. The facility is known for its stringent security measures, making her escape all the more remarkable.
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