New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that prison workers are being arrested on murder charges in connection with the death of inmate Robert Brooks, who was brutally beaten while handcuffed at Marcy Correctional Facility in December. The incident, captured on body cameras, sparked outrage and demands for justice.
The body camera footage shows multiple officers assaulting Brooks, who had his hands cuffed behind his back. The officers struck him with a shoe, lifted him by the neck, and dropped him. Despite the disturbing nature of the video, the guards involved appeared unconcerned. Brooks, aged 43, passed away the following day.
