Tag: Footage

UTICA, N.Y. — 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 attorneys and investigators in my office are conducting an exhaustive review of the facts and the evidence,” New York Attorney General Letitia James said in a virtual press conference.

“As Attorney General, you have my word that we will use every possible tool available to us to investigate this death thoroughly and swiftly,” she said.

Prior to releasing the video, she said this about the cameras.

“The four officers had their body-worn cameras powered on, but did not activate them. So, their cameras were recording video in standby mode without recording sound,” she said.

“These videos are shocking and disturbing. And I advise all to take appropriate care before choosing to watch them,” she added.

She said that her office is investigating this case thoroughly.

And “using every tool at our disposal to ensure that there is transparency and accountability for the events that preceded Mr. Brooks’s death,” she said.

“I also want to make clear that this video and the conduct of these officers should not reflect poorly on the work and professionalism of the countless correction officers and correctional facility nurses throughout the state who go to work every day to protect and serve those in their care,” she said.

The video is below. Viewer discretion is advised.

Click here to watch the full video.

New York Attorney General Letitia James will be holding a virtual press conference at noon today to deliver updates on the investigation into the death of an inmate at the Marcy Correctional Facility.

Gov. Kathy Hochul released a statement. 

Elizabeth Mazur, attorney for the family of Robert L. Brooks, has also released a statement about the release of the video.