An autopsy has confirmed that the death of Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility, was a homicide following an attack by corrections officers while he was handcuffed and shackled. Governor Kathy Hochul is advocating for swift criminal charges and accountability for those responsible, labeling the incident a horrific murder. The victim's family is pursuing legal action against the State of New York, emphasizing their commitment to seek justice. Meanwhile, no further details from the autopsy have been disclosed as the investigation continues under special prosecutor William J. Fitzpatrick.
Those responsible for Mr. Brooks's death must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law, and I recognize the need to build an airtight prosecution to ensure those individuals are brought to justice.
The autopsy report confirms what was already clear: Robert Brooks's violent death was a homicide. We look forward to the prosecution of those responsible.
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