Six N.Y. Corrections Officers Charged with Murder in Inmate's Death

Ten corrections officers from the Marcy State Correctional Facility have been charged in connection with the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks, who died in December after being assaulted while handcuffed. Six officers face murder charges, three are charged with manslaughter, and one is accused of tampering with evidence, while nine others are suspended for failing to intervene. Body camera footage reportedly shows officers violently attacking Brooks, leading to widespread outrage and calls for justice. New York Governor Kathy Hochul expressed her condemnation of the incident, stating that Brooks 'should be alive today' and emphasizing the need for reforms within the correctional system. As the situation unfolds, some corrections officers have initiated a wildcat strike to protest working conditions, further complicating the response to the incident. The court proceedings are set to continue, with the next session scheduled for March 31st.