Robert Brooks’ father calls prison beating evil
Robert Ricks calls the body camera footage showing the beating of his son Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility in December divine intervention. “It’s an act of God that says, ‘ok, if you’re going to take this child’s life then I’m going to show them the evil behind these walls because
Guards "systemically and casually" beat Robert Brooks to death in New York prison, lawsuit claims
The son of Robert Brooks, an inmate who died after a prolonged beating by New York prison guards, has filed a federal lawsuit.
Protesters Rally at Capitol, Calling for Reforms Following Death of Inmate Robert Brooks
Calls for justice echoed through the State Capitol as protesters, advocates, and lawmakers gathered to demand prison reform after the death of Robert Brooks
Robert Brooks was transferred to a Marcy prison for his safety. He died after guards beat him there
Brooks did not find safety at Marcy. Multiple corrections officers violently beat him on Dec. 9 in the prison’s infirmary, repeatedly punching and kicking him in the groin, abdomen, face and back. He died hours later at a Utica hospital.
Robert Brooks' son files suit over prison beating and death
Brooks was in his seventh year of a 12-year sentence for stabbing his longtime girlfriend in 2016. He died on Dec. 10, 2024, the day after the beating. In body-worn camera footage released late last month, officers can be seen punching and stomping on Brooks, as well lifting him by the neck in a chokehold.
Father calls Robert Brooks’ death an act of God
Robert Ricks called the beating of his son Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility in December, divine intervention. READ MORE: <a href="
Family of Robert Brooks, inmate who died after beating by guards, files wrongful death suit
The governor has ordered all state employees involved in the beating — two nurses and 16 corrections officers — to be fired.
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Brooks death spurs push for prison reform
Lawmakers in Albany are calling for transparency and accountability of New York’s prison system. This comes after video of ...
Rally for prison safety follows death at Marcy Correctional Facility
A rally advocating for prison safety is set for Monday, following the death of Robert Brooks, an inmate at Marcy Correctional ...
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Protesters angry over inmate’s prison death rally at state Capitol
The angry demand for immediate prison reform returned loudly to the corridors of the state Capitol on Monday. It comes in the ...
Hochul seeks $400 million to expedite installation of surveillance cameras in all NY prisons
The governor announced a series of reforms after corrections officers brutally beat an inmate in Central New York prison who ...
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Protesters shut down Brooklyn subway station, demand arrests in Robert Brooks case
Several protesters were arrested Wednesday evening after they stormed into a Brooklyn subway station, jumping the turnstiles in fury over the killing of ...
New bill aims for ‘swift justice’ in NYS Correctional abuse cases
A new bill was introduced in response to the death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility. The legislation would ...
Responding to the tragedy at Marcy
She made her case surrounded by dozens of advocates and lawmakers — including formerly incarcerated Assemblymember Eddie ...