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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.
Marcy Correctional Facility inmate lawsuits allege violence similar to Robert Brooks case
Since 2020, four lawsuits from Marcy inmates allege violence similar to the incident that killed Robert Brooks.
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.
Protesters gather at Marcy Correctional Facility’s entrance shouting Robert Brooks’ name
It was an emotional display Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 14, outside of Marcy Correctional Facility, as protesters gathered outside the entrance in response to the death of Robert Brooks back in December.
FBI reviewing incident that led to death of inmate Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional
The FBI Albany Field Office and the Department of Justice are reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding the death of Robert L. Brooks.”
Family of murdered Marcy inmate filing suit
The family of Robert L. Brooks, Sr., the inmate killed by a violent beating from correctional officers at Marcy Correctional Facility last month, has filed a federal civil
Protesters gather near Marcy Correctional, demand justice for Robert Brooks
Through the biting wind and cold, people gathered near Marcy with a fire in their hearts to protest and demand justice for Robert Brooks.
Family of Robert Brooks, inmate killed at Marcy prison, files civil rights suit
The family of Robert L. Brooks, Sr., the inmate killed by a violent beating from correctional officers at Marcy Correctional Facility last month, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the officers involved and the commissioner of the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.
Family of Marcy inmate Robert Brooks: ‘They gave him a death sentence and that’s just not fair’
Robert Brooks Jr. had dreamed of what he would do once his father got out of prison. The two could talk and spend time together without corrections officers getting in the way. Both men were creative and shared a love for music.
Family of Robert Brooks calls for change after Marcy Correctional Facility beating death
Son, brother and their attorneys announce civil suit against corrections officers and staff who were involved in December beating.
Officers in Marcy beating violated multiple body camera policies
The state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision is moving to make permanent updates to its policies governing the use of body cameras after several officers and their supervisors had ...
What are Your Rights by Harding Mazzotti: Marcy Prison Beating Death
In the wake of the recent beating death of Robert Brooks at Marcy prison, the NYS AG's office is seeking to be removed as defense council for separate CO cases ...
Lawsuit against Marcy Correctional names 17 defendants for fatal beating, neglecting aid
The family of Robert Brooks filed a lawsuit in federal court against Marcy Correctional Facility staff and others.
Federal lawsuit filed against officers involved in Marcy beating
Claim against NY corrections officials alleges civil rights abuses in the "beating death" of Robert L. Brooks at Marcy ...
NY Senator and Assemblymembers pen letter asking for closure of Marcy Prison
Several New York politicians penned a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul asking to close Marcy Correctional Facility following ...
‘It’s a systemic issue’
“It’s a systemic issue, it’s part of a culture of violence and impunity,” state Sen. Julia Salazar, chair of the committee ...