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Chino prison riot’s aftermath

Acting warden Aref Fakhoury, left, talks about the riot as California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Assemblywoman Norma Torres (D-Pomona) tour the Mariposa residential hall.

CHINO, CA - AUGUST 19, 2009: Acting warden Aref Fakhoury (left) explains about riot as California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Assemblymember Norma Torres tour Mariposa residential hall at Chino prison where prisoners rioted last week, on Wednesday August 18, 2009.  (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and other officials visited the California Institution for Men in Chino 10 days after a major riot there.

CHINO, CA - AUGUST 19, 2009: Copy of Hunter Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas sits next to blood smeared walls inside Mariposa residental hall where California corrections officals toured after California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger saw the destruction first hand at California Institution for Men in Chino prison where prisoners rioted last week, on Wednesday August 19, 2009.

CHINO, CA - AUGUST 19, 2009: Copy of Hunter Thompson’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas sits next to blood smeared walls inside Mariposa residental hall where California corrections officals toured after California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger saw the destruction first hand at California Institution for Men in Chino prison where prisoners rioted last week, on Wednesday August 19, 2009.  (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

CHINO, CA - AUGUST 19, 2009: Smashed and uprooted water fountain sits among the chaos on a bunk bed at the Mariposa residential hall where California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger toured at California Institution for Men in Chino prison where prisoners rioted last week, on Wednesday August 19, 2009.

CHINO, CA - AUGUST 19, 2009: Smashed and uprooted water fountain sits among the chaos on a bunk bed at the Mariposa residential hall where California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger toured at California Institution for Men in Chino prison where prisoners rioted last week, on Wednesday August 19, 2009.  (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

CHINO, CA - AUGUST 19, 2009: Ravaged bedding at Mariposa residential hall which California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger toured at California Institution for Men in Chino prison where prisoners rioted last week, on Wednesday August 19, 2009.

CHINO, CA - AUGUST 19, 2009: Ravaged bedding at Mariposa residential hall which California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger toured at California Institution for Men in Chino prison where prisoners rioted last week, on Wednesday August 19, 2009.  (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

CHINO, CA - AUGUST 19, 2009: Bible on smashed winod sill inside the Marioposa residential hall which California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger toured at California Institution for Men in Chino prison where prisoners rioted last week, on Wednesday August 19, 2009.

CHINO, CA - AUGUST 19, 2009: Bible on smashed winod sill inside the Marioposa residential hall which California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger toured at California Institution for Men in Chino prison where prisoners rioted last week, on Wednesday August 19, 2009.  (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

CHINO, CA - AUGUST 19, 2009: Smashed sinks at Mariposa residential hall where California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger toured at California Institution for Men in Chino prison where prisoners rioted last week, on Wednesday August 19, 2009.

CHINO, CA - AUGUST 19, 2009: Smashed sinks at Mariposa residential hall where California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger toured at California Institution for Men in Chino prison where prisoners rioted last week, on Wednesday August 19, 2009.  (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

CHINO, CA - AUGUST 19, 2009: Scattered shoes in front of burned out dorm where California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger saw the destruction first hand at California Institution for Men in Chino prison where prisoners rioted last week, on Wednesday August 19, 2009.

CHINO, CA - AUGUST 19, 2009: Scattered shoes in front of burned out dorm where California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger saw the destruction first hand at California Institution for Men in Chino prison where prisoners rioted last week, on Wednesday August 19, 2009.  (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

State environmental engineer checks for hazards before the cleanup can begin.

State environmental engineer checks for hazards before the cleanup can begin.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Joshua Hall was destroyed. About 1,100 inmates were transferred to other facilities, further stressing an already crowded prison system.

Joshua Hall was destroyed. About 1,100 inmates were transferred to other facilities, further stressing an already crowded prison system.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Bloodstained mattress underscores violence of riot, in which 175 inmates were injured.

Bloodstained mattress underscores violence of riot, in which 175 inmates were injured.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Joshua Hall was left in ruins after Saturday?s riot. The California Institution for Men at Chino holds 5,900 inmates and it?s typical for two guards to supervise 200 prisoners.

Joshua Hall was left in ruins after Saturday?s riot. The California Institution for Men at Chino holds 5,900 inmates and it?s typical for two guards to supervise 200 prisoners.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

A state inspector goes over data in courtyard between two riot-damaged dorms.

A state inspector goes over data in courtyard between two riot-damaged dorms.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

A sharpened pipe, used as an improvised weapon during the riot.

A sharpened pipe, used as an improvised weapon during the riot.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Mattresses and debris litter courtyard between Joshua and Otay halls, the scene of the most destruction.

Mattresses and debris litter courtyard between Joshua and Otay halls, the scene of the most destruction.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

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