Family of Robert Brooks, inmate who died after beating by guards, files wrongful death suit
The governor has ordered all state employees involved in the beating — two nurses and 16 corrections officers — to be fired.
After NY inmate Robert Brooks’ death from alleged prison beating, a closer look behind bars
Multiple state, FBI and justice department investigations are underway into the disturbing beating of inmate Robert Brooks by new state corrections officers.
Protesters Rally at Capitol, Calling for Reforms Following Death of Inmate Robert Brooks
Calls for justice echoed through the State Capitol as protesters, advocates, and lawmakers gathered to demand prison reform after the death of Robert Brooks
Brooks death spurs push for prison reform
Lawmakers in Albany are calling for transparency and accountability of New York’s prison system. This comes after video of Robert Brooks being beaten by Marcy
Robert Brooks’ father calls prison beating evil
Robert Ricks calls the body camera footage showing the beating of his son Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility in December divine intervention. “It’s an act of God that says, ‘ok, if you’re going to take this child’s life then I’m going to show them the evil behind these walls because
Robert Brooks was transferred to a Marcy prison for his safety. He died after guards beat him there
Brooks did not find safety at Marcy. Multiple corrections officers violently beat him on Dec. 9 in the prison’s infirmary, repeatedly punching and kicking him in the groin, abdomen, face and back. He died hours later at a Utica hospital.
Father calls Robert Brooks’ death an act of God
Robert Ricks called the beating of his son Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility in December, divine intervention. READ MORE: <a href="
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Robert Brooks transferred to Marcy prison for 'his safety,' testimony reveals
"Incarcerated individual Brooks was involved in two altercations with other incarcerated individuals while at Mohawk, and due to his safety, they thought it best to be transferred to Marcy ...
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Protesters angry over inmate’s prison death rally at state Capitol
The angry demand for immediate prison reform returned loudly to the corridors of the state Capitol on Monday. It comes in the ...
Local charities, lawmakers scramble over Trump funding freeze (Good Morning CNY for Jan. 29)
Trucks rotate in and out of the Seneca Meadows landfill in Seneca Falls, N.Y., Monday, January 27, 2025. (N. Scott Trimble | ...
Rally for prison safety follows death at Marcy Correctional Facility
A rally advocating for prison safety is set for Monday, following the death of Robert Brooks, an inmate at Marcy Correctional ...
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Protesters shut down Brooklyn subway station, demand arrests in Robert Brooks case
Several protesters were arrested Wednesday evening after they stormed into a Brooklyn subway station, jumping the turnstiles in fury over the killing of ...
New bill aims for ‘swift justice’ in NYS Correctional abuse cases
A new bill was introduced in response to the death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility. The legislation would ...
Responding to the tragedy at Marcy
She made her case surrounded by dozens of advocates and lawmakers — including formerly incarcerated Assemblymember Eddie ...
Vindicated ex-councilman alleges torment by some of the correction officers caught in bodycam beating scandal
Former Queens Council Member Ruben Wills said he suffered “extreme anxiety attacks” after watching shocking bodycam video of ...