Shocking Inmate Death Under Investigation as High-Salaried NY Prison Guards Face Suspension and Termination
Marcy, NY — The death of an inmate, Robert Brooks, at Marcy Correctional Facility, continues to stir controversy after it was linked to an alleged assault by guard staff. Preliminary autopsy results indicate Brooks died of asphyxia due to neck compression during the incident on December 10. Body camera footage from the day shows a horrifying scene where Brooks, restrained and gagged, was subjected to a violent altercation with several corrections officers. Before his death, …