New York Attorney General Letitia James announced her office will recuse itself from investigating the death of Robert Brooks, who died after a violent altercation with correction officers at Marcy Correctional Facility, citing potential conflicts of interest.
Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick has been appointed special prosecutor. Thirteen correction employees have been suspended, one resigned, and four officers involved face pending litigation in other excessive force cases.
Gov. Kathy Hochul called for swift action, stressing the video evidence shows clear criminal behavior. Lawmakers, including Assemblyman Demond Meeks, are urging for Marcy Correctional’s closure in response to the incident.
FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected].