Robert Brooks, NY

After NY inmate Robert Brooks’ death from alleged prison beating, a closer look behind bars
Multiple state, FBI and justice department investigations are underway into the disturbing beating of inmate Robert Brooks by new state corrections officers.
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.
Family of Robert Brooks, beaten to death at upstate NY prison, files civil suit
The family of Robert Brooks, who was beaten to death last month at an upstate New York prison, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the 17 officers under investigation.
Family Seeks Justice in Lawsuit Over Inmate Robert L. Brooks Sr.'s Death at Marcy Correctional
The son of Robert L. Brooks Sr., who died after being beaten by prison guards, files a federal lawsuit alleging excessive force and negligence.
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.
Why Firing the Prison Guards Involved in Robert Brooks’ Death Is Neither Quick Nor Easy
The videos show a brutal assault: In December, New York corrections officers beat, kicked and choked a handcuffed Robert Brooks, 43, inside the medical unit at Marcy Correctional Facility, near Syracuse. Hours later, he died from his injuries, authorities said.
Family of Robert Brooks files federal lawsuit. 'We will not allow his death to be in vain'
The family of Robert Brooks has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against those involved in his death at Marcy Correctional Facility.
FULL STATEMENTS: Robert Brooks's Family Files Lawsuit Following Beating and Death of Marcy Correctional Inmate
At a Rochester press conference, family members spoke for the first time to the media regarding the death of Brooks, who was beaten by correctional officers at Marcy Correctional Facility and later died in December. The press conference featured Robert L. Brooks, Jr., the son of the deceased, and his brother, Jared Ricks.
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.
State moves to fire 4 more prison employees after brutal beating of Robert Brooks
Albany, N.Y. — State officials are moving to fire four more employees as authorities continue to investigate the death of an inmate who was brutally beaten by guards at a Central New York prison.
Son of a man who was beaten and died in a New York prison sues guards, officials
The son of an inmate who died after a prolonged beating by New York prison guards said in a federal lawsuit Wednesday that his father’s attackers “systematically and casually beat him to death” in a correctional system that tolerates violence.
Guards ‘systematically and casually’ beat New York inmate to death, lawsuit says
The son of an inmate who died after a prolonged beating by New York prison guards has filed a federal lawsuit.
Why was Robert Brooks in jail in New York?
The news reports about and video of the New York prison treatment of Robert Brooks, a Black man from Greece who died after being beaten by white corrections officers at Marcy Correctional Facility, ...
Advocates rally outside of Utica’s state building calling for justice for Robert Brooks
A rally organized by Citizens Action of Central New York, became a place where advocates say they were mourning, filled with ...