New York Prison Videos Reveal Brutal Beating of Inmate Before Death

Footage released by state authorities shows corrections officers assaulting Robert Brooks, whose death was caused by neck compression.

Videos from December 9 show Robert Brooks, an African American inmate, being beaten by at least six prison guards in upstate New York.
Brooks, 43, was restrained, handcuffed, and visibly injured during the incident, with guards repeatedly compressing his neck, leading to his death by asphyxiation.
The footage, recorded on body cameras that lacked sound due to improper activation, was described as 'shocking' and 'disturbing' by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the dismissal of 14 prison employees involved, stating zero tolerance for excessive force and abuse.
The incident draws parallels to past cases of systemic violence, including the 2020 death of George Floyd, which spurred nationwide protests against police brutality.