NY Prison Guards Charged with Murder in Inmate Beating Death
Six correctional officers at the Marcy Correctional Facility were indicted on charges of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter in the death of inmate Robert Brooks, who died from a beating shown in bodycam footage. Two additional officers face gang assault charges, while four others face varying charges related to the incident. Governor Hochul immediately terminated the employment of fourteen employees involved and ordered arrests following the release of the indictment. Brooks’ death was ruled a homicide resulting from neck compression and blunt force trauma.
John Q. Hosedrinker