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Defense: Ex-corrections guards in upstate New York are not guilty of murder in inmate's beating
- Three former New York State corrections officers are on trial for the murder and manslaughter of inmate Robert Brooks, who was beaten by multiple guards upon arriving at Marcy Correctional Facility on December 9.
- The defense argues that the officers should not be judged for the actions of other guards involved in the beating, claiming they made quick decisions in a chaotic situation.
- In total, ten guards have been indicted in connection with Brooks' death, with five officers previously pleading guilty to manslaughter and others cooperating with prosecutors as part of their plea deals.
- The incident, captured on body camera footage, has sparked public outrage and calls for reform in correctional facilities across New York State.
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Defense: Ex-corrections guards in upstate New York are not guilty of murder in inmate's beating
Closing arguments are underway in upstate New York in the murder trial of three former corrections officers accused in the fatal beating of an inmate.
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