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
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.
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,
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 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.
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.
Family of Marcy inmate Robert Brooks sues over ‘broken prison system’ (Good Morning CNY for Jan. 16)
They gave him a death sentence”: Robert Brooks Jr. had dreamed of what he would do once his father got out of prison. Robert Jr. said Wednesday that he was “robbed” of that future after multiple corrections officers beat his 43-year-old father,
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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 ...
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 ...
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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.
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 ...
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 ...
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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Family of murdered Marcy inmate filing suit
The family of Robert L. Brooks, Sr., the inmate killed by a violent beating from correctional officers at Marcy Correctional ...
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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 ...
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 ...