Six New York Prison Guards Charged in Fatal Beating of Inmate
Prosecutors allege the guards acted with 'indifference to human life' in the death of Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate, while additional charges target others for failing to intervene or concealing evidence.
- Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate, died on December 9, 2024, after being violently beaten by six prison guards in a New York State facility.
- The incident was captured on body camera footage, showing Brooks being restrained, beaten, strangled, and gagged while handcuffed and injured.
- Six guards have been charged with murder, while three others face manslaughter charges for failing to intervene, and one additional guard is accused of tampering with evidence.
- Prosecutors described the guards' actions as a coordinated attack demonstrating 'indifference to human life.'
- The case has reignited scrutiny over systemic issues in the U.S. prison system, including allegations of excessive force and poor working conditions for staff.
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