New York Attorney General Letitia James has recused her office from the investigation into the death of inmate Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility, citing a conflict of interest. James has appointed Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick as special prosecutor to take over the case. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Bennie Thorpe as the new superintendent of Marcy Correctional Facility.
who was allegedly beaten to death by upstate prison guards — as Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed a new head at the facility where the heinous attack occurred.
“This decision is not one that was made lightly, but we believe this is the best course of action to protect the integrity of the investigation, and to ensure accountability and justice for Mr. Brooks,” James said in a video address. The fact that Thorpe — who is the head of the Shawangunk Correctional Facility in Ulster County — has some 20 years of New York prison experience but has never worked at Marcy gives him “expertise and a fresh perspective on what must be done,” Hochul said.
Several other officers could be seen standing by doing nothing while the attack was carried out and even after Brooks lost consciousness.Brooks was brought to the hospital and declared dead the next day.The DOC has begun the process of firing the officers allegedly involved by placing 13 of them on unpaid suspension. One officer has resigned.
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