Robert Brooks
Six New York prison guards have been indicted for second-degree murder in the beating death of a handcuffed inmate, a brutal incident captured on body-worn cameras that triggered widespread outrage and calls for justice. Four other corrections workers were charged with lesser crimes in the December death of Robert Brooks, 43, of Rochester, at Marcy […]
A judge will unseal a grand jury indictment on Thursday concerning the death of Robert Brooks, a Greece man who was beaten by corrections officers at Marcy Correctional Facility. The unsealing is scheduled for 2 p.m. in Oneida County Court. So far, no criminal charges have been announced related to Brooks’ death, which followed an […]
The family of Robert Brooks, who died in a state prison, gathered with community advocates and members of the Rochester Police Accountability Board at East High School to demand accountability and systemic change. Brooks, 43, was serving a 12-year sentence and died on December 10, a day after being beaten by officers on his first […]
There is now a total of 17 people suspended at Marcy Correctional Facility related to Robert Brooks death. The list of those suspended includes: Sgt. Michael Mashaw Sgt. Glenn Trombly Correction Officer Matthew Galliher Nicholas Anzalone, David Kingsley Nicholas Kieffer Robert Kessler Michael Fisher Christopher Walrath Michael Along Shea Schoff David Walters Nurse Kyle Dashnaw […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced by video that her office is recusing itself from the investigation of what happened to Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility involving Correctional officers. Letitia James’ reason for the removal from investigation is because 4 of the officers involved are being represented by lawyers from the AG’s office […]
Renowned civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump has agreed to represent the estranged son of Robert Brooks, in an estate case involving his father who died under controversial circumstances at Marcy Correctional Facility. The son, who declined to have his name published at this time, reportedly reached out to Crump over the weekend asking him to […]
People gathered outside the Monroe County Jail Monday evening to remember the life of 43-year-old Robert Brooks who was killed early December by Marcy Correctional Facility correction officers caught on camera. The community is demanding justice for Robert Brooks and the Individuals to be held accountable for their deadly use of force. The Correctional Facility […]
The Marcy Correctional Facility is facing backlash following the fatal beating of inmate Robert Brooks, who was serving time for a Monroe County assault. The facility has been involved in multiple lawsuits alleging violence by correctional officers. Notably, one officer linked to Brooks’ death was also named in a lawsuit by Adam Bauer, an inmate […]
Governor Kathy Hochul says she wants everyone involved in the fatal force used against a Rochester man that was an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility fired. The man identified is 43-year-old Robert Brooks. Reports say the body cam footage is very disturbing, and New York State Attorney General Letita James said the footage will be […]
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