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Federal lawsuit filed against prison guards who beat New York inmate to death
The son of an inmate who died after a prolonged beating by New York prison guards said in a federal lawsuit Wednesday that his father’s attackers “systematically and casually beat him to death” in a correctional system that tolerates violence.
Guards "systemically and casually" beat Robert Brooks to death in New York prison, lawsuit says
The son of Robert Brooks, an inmate who died after a prolonged beating by New York prison guards, has filed a federal lawsuit.
FULL STATEMENTS: Robert Brooks's Family Files Lawsuit Following Beating and Death of Marcy Correctional Inmate
At a Rochester press conference, family members spoke for the first time to the media regarding the death of Brooks, who was beaten by correctional officers at Marcy Correctional Facility and later died in December. The press conference featured Robert L. Brooks, Jr., the son of the deceased, and his brother, Jared Ricks.
New York State moves to fire four more corrections workers after Marcy inmate beating
The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision announced that four more employees involved in the death of inmate Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility have been issued Notices of Discipline.
Son of a man who was beaten and died in a New York prison sues guards, officials
The son of an inmate who died after a prolonged beating by New York prison guards has filed a federal lawsuit.
Guards 'systematically and casually' beat New York inmate to death, lawsuit says
Forty-three-year-old Robert Brooks Sr. died last month after the beating at Marcy Correctional Facility in Oneida County.
Family of Robert Brooks, inmate who died after beating by prison guards, files wrongful death suit
The family of an inmate who died after corrections officers violently beat him last month in a Central New York prison has filed a lawsuit claiming state officials oversee a “dangerously broken” prison system that brutalizes inmates.
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Family Seeks Justice in Lawsuit Over Inmate Robert L. Brooks Sr.'s Death at Marcy Correctional
The son of Robert L. Brooks Sr., who died after being beaten by prison guards, files a federal lawsuit alleging excessive ...
Protesters gather at Marcy Correctional Facility’s entrance shouting Robert Brooks’ name
It was an emotional display Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 14, outside of Marcy Correctional Facility, as protesters gathered ...
Lawsuit against Marcy Correctional names 17 defendants for fatal beating, neglecting aid
The family of Robert Brooks filed a lawsuit in federal court against Marcy Correctional Facility staff and others.
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Marcy Correctional Facility inmate lawsuits allege violence similar to Robert Brooks case
Since 2020, four lawsuits from Marcy inmates allege violence similar to the incident that killed Robert Brooks.
Inmate Robert Brooks’ Death Linked To Brutal Beating At Marcy Correctional Facility, Autopsy Suggests
Marcy Correctional Facility inmate Robert Brooks' autopsy findings reveal gruesome injuries, with asphyxia cited as the ...
Why was Robert Brooks in jail in New York?
The news reports about and video of the New York prison treatment of Robert Brooks, a Black man from Greece who died after being beaten by white corrections officers at Marcy Correctional Facility, ...
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New York Attorney General recuses herself from Marcy prison case
New York State Attorney General Letitia James recused herself from the ongoing investigation into the death of inmate Robert ...
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Office of New York Attorney General to recuse themselves from Marcy Correctional Facility investigation
The Attorney General’s office released body camera footage in December depicting Brooks, 43, being repeatedly assaulted by ...