Inmate Handcuffed, Gagged And Beaten To Death By Cops In NY

 New York Attorney General Letitia James released body camera footage from Marcy Correctional Facility on December 27, 2024, showing officers beating inmate Robert Brooks, 43, from Rochester, one day before his death on December 9, 2024. 

The video captured the incident but did not record audio as the cameras were on standby mode. Brooks was serving over half of a 12-year sentence for first-degree assault. 

Preliminary findings suggest his death might be due to neck compression asphyxia, though the official cause is not yet confirmed. 

Following the video release, Governor Kathy Hochul expressed outrage, ordered a full investigation, and initiated termination proceedings against the 14 involved officers.