New autopsy findings reveal multiple bruises, a fractured nose, and hemorrhaging on the neck and genitals of Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate who died two days after being beaten by correctional officers at Marcy Correctional Facility. The findings were released alongside a Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Order filed against one of the officers involved.
Lake Effect Snow Warning for Wyoming and Wayne Counties from late today through Sunday. Wind Advisory for Yates through Midnight.The new autopsy details for Robert Brooks were released along with a Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Order that was filed by the New York State Police and New York Attorney General's Office.
Bruises, a fractured nose, and hemorrhaging on the neck and genitals; These are some of the findings made by the Onondaga County Medical Examiner's Office after the autopsy of 43-year-old Robert Brooks. The autopsy was performed on December 11, two days after body-worn camera footage shows several correctional officers at Marcy Correctional Facility beating, kicking, and restraining the handcuffed inmate.
On Friday December 27, the New York Attorney General released body-worn camera footage that its office obtained as part of it's investigation into the death of Robert Brooks, who died on December 10, 2024 after an encounter with New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in Marcy.
The Attorney General says on December 9, Mr. Brooks was transferred from Mohawk Correctional Facility to Marcy Correctional Facility, both in Oneida County. Mr. Brooks, who was handcuffed with his hands behind his back, was then taken to a medical examination room where the events captured in the video took place. Mr. Brooks was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead in the early morning hours of December 10.
The video released is very graphic. It shows multiple officers striking Brooks with their fists, kicking him, and grabbing and pulling him by the neck. Brooks can be seen in the video with blood streaming down his face.Sweeping changes announced at Marcy Correctional Facility after death of Robert Brooks.
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