"The beating and torture that led to Mr. Brooks’ death at Marcy Correctional Facility is disturbing and unconscionable."
Murder charges have been announced in the death of Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate who was beaten by guards at an upstate New York prison in December.
Guards were caught on video repeatedly punching and kicking the inmate as other workers watched. He died hours later at a hospital.
Ten former prison guards have been indicted in the killing of Robert Brooks, a prisoner who was incarcerated at the Marcy Correctional Facility in Marcy, New York.
Six correctional officers were charged with second-degree murder, gang assault and manslaughter in connection with the death of inmate Robert Brooks. The 43-year-old was beaten by guards at an upstate New York prison.
A New York grand jury indicted officers involved in the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks Sr. at Marcy Correctional Facility for second degree murder.
Top prison officials, like many, didn't know body cameras had recall function. DA Fitzpatrick says without video, the killing may have remained hidden.
An indictment is expected to be unsealed on Thursday in the death of Robert Brooks, the Greece man who corrections officers beat at Marcy Correctional Facility.
Six New York prison guards have been indicted for second-degree murder in the beating death of an inmate who was handcuffed, while four corrections workers were charged with lesser crimes.