Ten New York prison guards have been indicted regarding the brutal killing of inmate Robert Brooks, which was recorded on body camera footage. Six officers face second-degree murder charges while three others are charged with manslaughter. All pleaded not guilty during their court appearance. District Attorney William Fitzpatrick highlighted the shocking nature of the footage and expressed confidence in proving the officers falsely believed their cameras were off during the incident. Protests erupted at the courtroom, reflecting public outrage over the guards' alleged actions, as several other prison employees had already reached plea deals.
Brooks was rendered defenseless against the guards' alleged beat-down as his hands were cuffed behind his back the entire time as the guards showed a disturbing "sense of normalcy" in the shocking footage.
I think any sentient human being looking at the tapes naturally comes to the conclusion that [Brooks] must have said something. He must have spit at the officers. He must have resisted in some way.
The DA further claimed that he would be able to prove in court that the correction officers believed their bodyworn cameras were off during the group assault.
Protestors filled the courtroom Thursday, with some shouting "murdered, murderer," at the guards who arrived at the proceeding in handcuffs.
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