A federal lawsuit has been filed in connection with the death of 22-year-old Messiah Nantwi, who died in March following alleged beatings by correction officers at Mid-State Correctional Facility, according to Spectrum News.
The suit, brought by Nantwi’s estate in U.S. District Court, targets prison officials, several correction officers, and the state corrections commissioner. Nantwi was pronounced dead at Wynn Hospital after suffering injuries while in custody. One officer has pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution and falsifying records, while others await trial or continue plea negotiations.
Nantwi’s father, Patterson, said his son was defenseless and should have been treated with dignity, not brutality.
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].