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Maryam Khanum

NY Governor Faces Backlash From Within Own Party After 'Diverting Attention' Away From Black Inmate's Violent Death

New York Governor Kathy Hochul visits the Marcy Correctional Center (Credit: Office of the Governor of NY)

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has been criticized by members of her own party for diverting attention away from the violent killing of an inmate following a visit to a local prison.

On Monday, Hochul visited the Marcy Correctional Facility after a video of correctional officers beating inmate Robert Brooks was released to the public on Friday. Brooks passed away from his injuries.

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