Autopsy shows New York inmate who was beaten while handcuffed died by homicide, lawyer says
A handcuffed inmate whose fatal beating by correctional officers last year sparked outrage died by homicide, according to findings of an autopsy report shared Wednesday by a lawyer for the man's family.
Fatal beating of shackled New York inmate ruled homicide
The death of a handcuffed and shackled inmate who was attacked by officers at a New York State prison has been declared a homicide after an autopsy report, authorities said.New York Governor Kathy Hochul has called for swift criminal charges against those responsible for Robert Brook's "horrific,
Beating Death of Shackled N.Y. Inmate Is Ruled a Homicide, Governor Says
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York said the autopsy results in the death of Robert Brooks, who was beaten by prison guards, should prompt the swift filing of criminal charges.
Death of inmate Robert Brooks, who was beaten by New York prison guards, ruled a homicide
The autopsy reported that Brooks died from “compression of the neck and multiple blunt-impact injuries,” a family lawyer said.
Death of Marcy inmate Robert Brooks ruled homicide
The death of Robert Brooks, the state prison inmate who was beaten by guards at Marcy Correctional Facility, has been ruled a homicide by a medical examiner. Charges remain unfiled against any of the 18 people that the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision has named in its review of the incident.
NY Gov. Hochul says December prison beating death ruled a homicide
Gov. Kathy Hochul said an autopsy found that the death of Robert Brooks was a homicide. Brooks died after a beating from officers.
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New York lawmakers push prison reform after inmate death
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A Sick Inmate in New York Is Freed After Suing Over Parole Delay
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Families of 2 New York inmates who died after injuries suffered in prison join Syracuse rally demanding changes
Timothy and Quanzell Scholtz spoke about their family member Edward Sholtz, who died Jan. 5 at Wynn Hospital in Utica. The 22 ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul to push for prison reform after death of inmate
Her proposals include a new unit called The Future of Prisons in New York State that would create a strategy for safer ...
All inmates deserve their second look
State of the Judiciary address given yesterday by the chief judge of New York’s highest court, Rowan Wilson, is usually a ...
New York corrections commissioner gets vote of 'no confidence'
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