Anderson Cooper 360 - Breaking News: Clinton Correctional Facility officer Gene Palmer has been arrested and charged in the prison break of Richard Matt and David Sweat. That's according to his lawyer.
![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
![Corrections Officer Gene Palmer Gave Prison Escapees Paint and Tools in Exchange for Art, Documents Say - ABC News Corrections Officer Gene Palmer Gave Prison Escapees Paint and Tools in Exchange for Art, Documents Say - ABC News](https://s.abcnews.com/images/US/AP_PALMER_150624_DG_16x9_1600.jpg)
Corrections Officer Gene Palmer Gave Prison Escapees Paint and Tools in Exchange for Art, Documents Say - ABC News
![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
![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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How 'rocker' prison guard charged with sneaking blades to escaped 'Shawshank' inmates in frozen hamburgers still cares for ailing wife who insisted they split - so he could have a life with
![How 'rocker' prison guard charged with sneaking blades to escaped 'Shawshank' inmates in frozen hamburgers still cares for ailing wife who insisted they split - so he could have a life with How 'rocker' prison guard charged with sneaking blades to escaped 'Shawshank' inmates in frozen hamburgers still cares for ailing wife who insisted they split - so he could have a life with](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/06/25/20/29F9C10B00000578-0-image-a-46_1435261897587.jpg)