New York Governor Kathy Hochul has taken a strong stance following the autopsy report that confirmed the death of Black inmate Robert Brooks at the hands of correctional officers as a homicide. Brooks, a 43-year-old serving a 12-year sentence for assault, died after being beaten by officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in December.
The Onondaga County Medical Examiner's report cited the cause of death as 'compression of the neck and multiple blunt force injuries,' leading to the classification of the manner of death as a homicide. Attorney Elizabeth Mazur, representing Brooks' family, emphasized the need for justice and prosecution of those responsible.
