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.
Son of man who was beaten by corrections officers at N.Y. prison says father's death was murder
The son of Robert L. Brooks Sr., an inmate who died after being beaten by prison guards in an upstate New York facility while he was handcuffed on a medical examination table, described what he saw in the video of his father's beating as "torture
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.
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.
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.
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 Wednesday against the 17 officers under investigation in the case. Brooks,
Family sues after video shows man beaten by guards in New York prison: "It was murder"
The family of Robert Brooks, who was beaten by corrections officers at a New York prison, has filed a federal civil lawsuit over his death. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan spoke with Brooks' son and brother.
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.
Ex-Mozambique Finance Minister Gets 8½ Years in Prison in Bribery Scheme
A U.S. federal judge said Manuel Chang betrayed his country in one of the biggest debt-corruption scandals in Africa.
Sick Prisoners in New York Were Granted Parole but Remain Behind Bars
Prisons across the country are struggling to find nursing home placements for sick prisoners after granting them parole. In New York, some inmates are suing for release.
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Wendy Williams says she feels like she's 'in prison,' inside NY facility
Williams broke her silence Thursday, calling from a New York facility she described as "prison." Here's what else she said.
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, ...
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Joshua Lampley-Reid, of West Hempstead sentenced to 23 years in prison for sex trafficking minors, top federal prosecutor says
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Where Is P. Diddy Now? Inside His Life in a Prison Described as "Hell on Earth"
In operation since the 1990s, the facility is now the only federal correction center serving New York City. The Federal ...