Man Shares His Story of Helping Incarcerated People After Death of Robert Brooks

One year after Robert Brooks murder, New York prison system still in crisis

Guards' strike, staff shortages and rising violence plague New York corrections facilities as reform legislation awaits Governor Hochul's signature.

Robert Brooks remembered as prison reform bill goes to Governor Hochul’s office

Albany, NY (News10) — Today marks one year since Robert Brooks was fatally beaten by prison officers at Marcy Correctional Facility near Utica. A ceremony in Albany commemorated Brooks, where…

'A cry out for justice': Advocates rally for prison reform on anniversary of Robert Brooks' death

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — One year ago tonight, Robert Brooks of Greece was killed inside a state prison in central New York. Six former guards are now in prison. Today, a bill full of prison reforms sits on the desk of Gov. Kathy Hochul.The reforms in the bill include more cameras in prisons, releasing video related […]

1 year after Robert Brooks' fatal beating, advocates call for change in New York state

Tuesday marked one year since Robert Brooks was beaten by officers at Marcy Correctional Facility, causing his death one day later.

1 Year After Beating Death of Inmate Robert Brooks: Gov. Hochul Says He 'Should Be Alive Today'

Gov. Kathy Hochul marked one year since the beating death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility.

Man shares his story of helping incarcerated people after death of Robert Brooks

Since then, numerous people with experiences behind bars have come forward to share their stories.