10 New York Prison Guards Indicted in Death of Handcuffed Inmate Robert Brooks

The officers face murder and manslaughter charges after bodycam footage captured the fatal beating of the inmate in December 2024.

Six correction officers were charged with second-degree murder, while three others face manslaughter charges for their roles in Robert Brooks' death at Marcy Correctional Facility.
Bodycam footage shows Brooks, who was handcuffed, being beaten, choked, and kicked by multiple guards, resulting in fatal injuries including neck compression and blunt-force trauma.
A tenth officer was charged with tampering with evidence, accused of cleaning blood stains to conceal the assault, while others allegedly filed false reports about the incident.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul condemned the attack and ordered the termination of over a dozen employees involved, emphasizing the need for accountability within the prison system.
Brooks' son and family have called for justice and systemic reforms to prevent similar incidents, stating that the charges are an important step but not sufficient for broader change.