New York Prison Guards Fired After Fatal Beating of Handcuffed Inmate

Bodycam footage shows officers violently assaulting Robert Brooks, who died the next day, prompting investigations and public outrage.

Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility, died on December 10 after being beaten by correctional officers while handcuffed.
Bodycam footage released by New York Attorney General Letitia James shows officers punching, kicking, and choking Brooks, with preliminary findings indicating asphyxia as the cause of death.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered the termination of 13 officers and a nurse involved, describing the incident as a 'senseless killing.'
The footage has sparked investigations by the Attorney General's office, FBI, and state corrections department, though no criminal charges have been announced yet.
Advocates and oversight groups cite systemic issues of violence and racism at Marcy Correctional Facility, with calls for broader reforms in the prison system.