Guards "systemically and casually" beat Robert Brooks to death in New York prison, lawsuit claims
The son of Robert Brooks, an inmate who died after a prolonged beating by New York prison guards, has filed a federal lawsuit.
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.
Why Firing the Prison Guards Involved in Robert Brooks’ Death Is Neither Quick Nor Easy
The videos show a brutal assault: In December, New York corrections officers beat, kicked and choked a handcuffed Robert Brooks, 43, inside the medical unit at Marcy Correctional Facility, near Syracuse. Hours later, he died from his injuries, authorities said.
Robert Brooks Family Files Federal Lawsuit Over Prison Killers
The family of Robert Brooks joined by their legal team at a press conference to demand accountability for the 17 killers.
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.
Investigations launched into Robert Brooks’ death
The beating death of an inmate allegedly at the hands of correction guards at upstate New York prison is leading to calls for systematic changes. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers takes a closer look at life behind bars and what needs to be done to prevent another tragedy from taking place.
Family of Robert Brooks, beaten to death at upstate NY prison, files civil suit
The family of Robert Brooks, who was beaten to death last month at an upstate New York prison, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Wednesday against the 17 officers under investigation in the case. Brooks,
Family of Robert Brooks announces civil lawsuit after fatal prison beating
Family of Robert Brooks and their attorneys held a press conference to announce the filing of a civil rights lawsuit following Mr. Brooks’ December 2024 fatal beating by correctional officers at Marcy Correctional Facility.
Guards ‘systematically and casually’ beat New York inmate to death, lawsuit says
The son of an inmate who died after a prolonged beating by New York prison guards has filed a federal lawsuit.
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 ...
Commentary: New York needs nonprofit "charter prisons"
The non-DOCCS charter prison operators would receive funding from the state that should approximate the per-capita cost of ...
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Son of a man who was beaten and died in a New York prison sues guards, officials
Robert L. Brooks Sr., 43, died on Dec. 10, a day after the beating at Marcy Correctional Facility in upstate New York. Body camera video shows officers repeatedly punching and kicking Brooks ...
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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 ...