Those who've broken free (8)

I believe the answer is:

escapees

(Other definitions for escapees that I've seen before include "Those getting free (E, not R)" , "They've run away from confinement" , "They got away" , "Gaol-breakers" , "They get away from confinement" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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