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New York investigates inmate's death following use of force at Marcy Correctional Facility

spectrumlocalnews.com — December 24, 2024, 04:01 AM UTC

The New York State Attorney General's Office is investigating the death of inmate Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility. Brooks died on December 10, a day after officers used force during an encounter with him. In response to the incident, Governor Kathy Hochul ordered the dismissal of 14 staff members at the facility. Footage related to the incident is expected to be released soon. Local lawmakers have condemned the use of force and emphasized the need for accountability. They acknowledged that most correctional staff are dedicated professionals.

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    New York attorney general recuses from investigation into inmate's death at Marcy Correctional Facility (nydailynews.com)
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    District attorney appointed special prosecutor for inmate death investigation in New York (syracuse.com)
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    New York AG's office steps back from Robert Brooks case due to conflict of interest (gothamist.com)
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    Special prosecutor appointed in case of man beaten by New York corrections officers (thestar.com)
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    Special prosecutor appointed in death of man beaten by New York corrections officers (usnews.com)
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    Special prosecutor assigned to investigate death of man beaten by New York corrections officers (independent.co.uk)
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    Onondaga County DA appointed special prosecutor in inmate death investigation (syracuse.com)
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    Meek Mill responds to footage of fatal inmate assault by correctional officers in New York (hotnewhiphop.com)
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