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.
Robert Brooks Family Files Federal Lawsuit Over Prison Killers
The family of Robert Brooks joined by their legal team at a press conference to demand accountability for the 17 killers.
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.
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.
‘He deserved to live’; Family files lawsuit in death of Robert Brooks and shares memories
The family of Robert Brooks, the Greece inmate who died after corrections officers beat him at Marcy Correctional Facility, are set to announce a civil rights lawsuit.
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.
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.
Family of Robert Brooks announces civil lawsuit after fatal prison beating
Family of Robert Brooks and their attorneys held a press conference to announce the filing of a civil rights lawsuit following Mr. Brooks’ December 2024 fatal beating by correctional officers at Marcy Correctional Facility.
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.
Investigations launched into Robert Brooks’ death
The beating death of an inmate allegedly at the hands of correction guards at upstate New York prison is leading to calls for systematic changes. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers takes a closer look at life behind bars and what needs to be done to prevent another tragedy from taking place.
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 ...
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Robert Brooks' son says his father 'more than just his final moments'
"People who are incarcerated are human beings. They have rights. They shouldn’t have to live in fear that something like this ...
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Ben Crump speaks about education, death of Robert Brooks, and other topics during visit to Rochester
Hundreds gathered at the Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Rochester to hear civil rights attorney Ben Crump speak on a variety of issues.