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 force and negligence.
Family of inmate killed at Marcy prison files civil rights suit
The family of Robert L. Brooks, Sr., the inmate killed by a violent beating from correctional officers at Marcy Correctional Facility last month, has filed a federal civil
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 outside the entrance in response to the death of Robert Brooks back in December.
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.
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.
Family of Robert Brooks announces lawsuit after Marcy beating
The family of Robert Brooks has announced a lawsuit after his beating and death at Marcy Correctional Facility. The lawsuit was filed against the individuals involved in the beating — 17 defendants have been named.
Protesters gather near Marcy Correctional, demand justice for Robert Brooks
Through the biting wind and cold, people gathered near Marcy with a fire in their hearts to protest and demand justice for Robert Brooks.
Family of Robert Brooks, inmate killed at Marcy prison, files civil rights suit
The family of Robert L. Brooks, Sr., the inmate killed by a violent beating from correctional officers at Marcy Correctional Facility last month, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the officers involved and the commissioner of the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.
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
The family of Robert Brooks filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on Wednesday. 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.
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,
Officers in Marcy beating violated multiple body camera policies
The state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision is moving to make permanent updates to its policies governing the use of body cameras after several officers and their supervisors had ...
NY Senator and Assemblymembers pen letter asking for closure of Marcy Prison
Several New York politicians penned a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul asking to close Marcy Correctional Facility following ...
Pols mingle with real estate elite at REBNY gala
KEEP IT REAL: Real estate bigwigs mingled with the city’s political class at the Real Estate Board of New York’s annual gala ...
Federal lawsuit filed against officers involved in Marcy beating
Claim against NY corrections officials alleges civil rights abuses in the "beating death" of Robert L. Brooks at Marcy ...
What are Your Rights by Harding Mazzotti: Marcy Prison Beating Death
In the wake of the recent beating death of Robert Brooks at Marcy prison, the NYS AG's office is seeking to be removed as defense council for separate CO cases ...
Akron police shooting underscores privacy, technology concerns with bodycams
Body cameras have become critical in law enforcement, providing police and community members with footage of crucial ...
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 ...