Members of the CERT, Correctional Emergency Response Team, from all over the state march in front of Attica Correctional Facility as part of the ceremony for the Forgotten Victims of Attica memorial in front of Attica Correctional Facility on Sept. 13, 2021.
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(Marcy, NY) – Following the death of an inmate — caught on bodycam — nine corrections officers in upstate New York are facing serious charges. Robert Brooks was the inmate killed during what’s been described as a vicious attack — inside the walls of the Marcy Correctional Facility — in Oneida County.
Images and footage of the alleged attack were released by authorities weeks ago, when a special prosecutor was appointed to investigate the situation. Six of the corrections officers have been charged with murder while three others have been charged with manslaughter — specifically for not stopping the attack. Brooks died in December as a result of his injuries.
The bodycam footage shows corrections officers restraining, kicking, and beating Brooks — in addition to to other apparent violent actions. All of the officers accused had their bail set at $100,000 or less.
