Brooks, Marcy Correctional

NY attorney general Letitia James recuses self from probe into beating death of Marcy inmate Robert Brooks
James said her office needs to recuse itself since four of the state Department of Corrections officers involved in the case are defendants in other cases and are represented by lawyers in the
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 likely cause.
Newsmakers: Inmate death at Marcy Correctional Facility
Host Andrew Donovan goes into more detail of the beating death of Robert Brooks at the Marcy Correctional Facility. What’s next for those involved? Where does the investigation go from here? You can watch the entire show in the video player.
FBI reviewing incident that led to death of inmate Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional
The FBI Albany Field Office and the Department of Justice are reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding the death of Robert L. Brooks.”
State official calls for Marcy Correctional's shutdown following inmate beating, death
Gov. Kathy Hochul has until March to decide whether to use special powers to shut down three state prisons; some are calling for Marcy Correctional to be one of
Guards beat inmate to death; what we know about Marcy Correctional Facility incident
Marcy Correctional Facility in upstate New York is under intense public and legal scrutiny after video of guards beating an inmate to death was made public Friday. On Dec. 9, 2024, inmate Robert Brooks, 43, was handcuffed and beaten by guards in an exam room.
Gov. Hochul Announces Immediate Reforms Following Visit to Marcy Correctional Facility After Death of Robert Brooks
Hochul also announced immediate corrective measures. She already ordered a comprehensive investigation into Brooks's death and instructed New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Commissioner Daniel Martuscello to initiate the termination process for the 14 individuals involved in the fatal incident.
Sweeping changes announced at Marcy Correctional Facility after death of Robert Brooks
Governor Kathy Hochul visited Marcy Correctional Facility and made sweeping changes to the facility's leadership.
'Despicable': Fatal beating of Robert Brooks in NY prison sparks outrage, probes
Officials are investigating the death of Robert Brooks, an inmate who died after he was brutally pummeled by corrections officers in New York.
Community holds vigil for Robert Brooks after NY prison death
"The Rochester community is once again making a painful plea for justice and change within our criminal justice system."
WATCH: Community rallies for justice as Robert Brooks' death in prison sparks outrage
Advocates, local officials, Community members, and formally incarcerated people are rallying for justice for Robert Brooks, the man who died on Dec. 10.
WRGB Albany on MSN1d
Lack of body cam audio unlikely to hinder court case in Marcy Correctional Facility death
Multiple state and federal agencies are conducting investigations into the beating death of Robert Brook the inmate who was ...
Robert Brooks Was Beaten To Death At Marcy Correctional Facility, 13 Officers And 1 Nurse Responsible: Shocking Video Released
Robert Brooks’ death at Marcy Correctional Facility, caught on video, exposes systemic abuse by guards within the prison ...
wbng23h
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 ...
WKTV4d
Gov. Hochul Visits Marcy Correctional Facility Following Inmate Beating Video Release
A video released on Friday has shocked the nation, and now New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is visiting the Marcy Correctional ...
fingerlakes11d
Senator calls for closure of Marcy prison after abuse scandal
State Sen. Julia Salazar is urging the closure of Marcy Correctional Facility following the brutal assault and subsequent ...
13wham1d
Amid calls for change, report shows past trend of abuse across NYS correctional facilities
The Correctional Association of New York regularly visits and examines state correctional facilities, reporting on prison ...
Marcy prison leader out as Hochul pledges sweeping changes
Hochul orders DOCCS to expedite use of body cameras in wake of the alleged fatal beating of Robert L. Brooks at Marcy ...
Marcy corrections officers involved in pattern of abuse and violence, lawsuits show
Across New York State, hundreds gathered to express grief and outrage after seeing corrections officers and other prison staff at Marcy Correctional Facility vi ...