By Zach Lewis Click here for updates on this story     ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WKTV) — The family of Robert Brooks filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on Wednesday. At a Rochester press conference, family members spoke for the first time to the media regarding the death of Brooks, who was beaten by correctional officers at Marcy Correctional Facility and later died in December. The press conference featured Robert L. Brooks, Jr., the son of the deceas…

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On Tuesday, a rally is set to take place outside of Marcy Correctional in honor of Brooks.

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Henrietta, N.Y. — The family of an inmate who died after corrections officers violently beat him last month in a Central New York prison has filed a lawsuit claiming state officials oversee a “dangerously broken” prison system that brutalizes inmates.

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Family of Robert Brooks, inmate who died after beating by prison guards, files wrongful death suit

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--- Leaders of the Senate Majority and Senate Minority held press conferences ahead of session. Both took questions from the media on a multitude of topics, including prison reform. The question comes after the beating of Robert Brooks by officers at Marcy Correctional Facility was caught on camera. Brooks’ death is currently under investigation by a special prosecutor after the Attorney General’s Office recused itself from …

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The family of Robert Brooks has announced a lawsuit after his beating and death at Marcy Correctional Facility. The lawsuit was filed against the individuals involved in the beating — 17 defendants have been named. The family's attorney says further action will be taken against the state. Brooks, 35, of Greece, died last December. Body-camera footage was released last month showing Brooks being punched and kicked repeate…

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ONEIDA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It was an emotional display Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 14, outside of Marcy Correctional Facility, as protesters gathered outside the entrance in response to the death of Robert Brooks back in December. Israel and Hamas agree to a Gaza ceasefire, officials say Flags ordered to fly at full-staff on Inauguration Day in multiple states  LA fires' heat, intensity driven by planet-warming pollution: Study Lawmakers disagree abou…

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Protesters gather at Marcy Correctional Facility's entrance shouting Robert Brooks' name

The family of Robert Brooks will be announcing a civil rights lawsuit after his beating at Marcy Correctional Facility.

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Ralliers gathered in front of Marcy Correctional Facility calling for the prison to be shut down on Tuesday.

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