State Attorney General’s Office Recuses Itself from Investigation into Death of Marcy Inmate | Local

MARCY, N.Y. — The New York State Attorney General’s Office has stepped back from the investigation concerning the correction officers connected to the beating of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility.

“This decision is not one that was made lightly, but we believe this is the best course of action to protect the integrity of the investigation, and to ensure accountability and justice for Mr. Brooks, his family, friends, loved ones, and for all New Yorkers,” Attorney General Letitia James said in a release.

The remainder of her statement is as follows:

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also released a statement. 

“Now that the Attorney General has appointed the Onondaga District Attorney as special prosecutor, I expect prosecutors will work expeditiously to bring formal charges and make arrests for the killing of Robert Brooks. Too much time has passed without changes being brought against the individuals responsible. The video of this horrific attack demonstrates that crimes clearly were committed, and I believe initial charges can be brought, even as more serious charges are considered based on further investigation. While it is outside the power of my office to order arrests or bring charges, my team has offered any necessary resources to help prosecutors move as quickly as possible to ensure that justice is served. The family of Mr. Brooks deserves no further delays,” according to Hochul’s statement. 

The beating and death of an inmate at a New York prison last month has sparked a firestorm of criticism over the violence and brutality some inmates experience at the hands of corrections officers.

Body-camera footage of the assault on an inmate at the Marcy Correctional Facility by corrections officers, which resulted in his death, has been released.

The State Attorney General’s Office has announced that it will be recusing itself from the investigation into the death of a Marcy inmate. The decision comes after concerns were raised about a potential conflict of interest.

The inmate, whose identity has not been released, was found dead in their cell last week. The circumstances surrounding their death are still unknown, but the State Attorney General’s Office had initially been tasked with leading the investigation.

However, due to the nature of the case and the potential for conflicts of interest, the State Attorney General’s Office has decided to step aside. A spokesperson for the office stated that they want to ensure a fair and impartial investigation, and that recusing themselves is the best way to achieve that goal.

The investigation will now be handed over to an independent agency or special prosecutor to lead the inquiry. The decision to recuse themselves underscores the importance of maintaining transparency and accountability in investigations of this nature.

As the investigation into the death of the Marcy inmate continues, the community will be looking to the new agency or special prosecutor to conduct a thorough and unbiased inquiry. The recusal of the State Attorney General’s Office demonstrates a commitment to upholding the integrity of the investigation and seeking justice for the inmate who lost their life.

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