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.
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.
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
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.
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 against the 17 officers under investigation.
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
Father calls Robert Brooks’ death an act of God
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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 ...
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Protesters storm Brooklyn subway station, wind up in handcuffs while demanding justice for Robert Brooks
Several protesters were arrested Wednesday evening after they stormed into a Brooklyn subway station, jumping the turnstiles ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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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.
Responding to the tragedy at Marcy
She made her case surrounded by dozens of advocates and lawmakers — including formerly incarcerated Assemblymember Eddie ...