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Outrage as Bodycam Footage Reveals Fatal Beating of Inmate at New York Correctional Facility

The violent death of inmate Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility has sparked widespread outrage and demands for accountability after disturbing bodycam footage surfaced, showing correctional officers brutally beating the handcuffed man just hours before he died. In light of the shocking video, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has called for the immediate firing of 14 corrections employees involved in the incident, which is now being reviewed by the FBI. Reports indicate that abuse by staff is alarmingly common at this facility, with a recent watchdog report revealing that 80% of inmates have witnessed or experienced staff abuse. As the community rallies for justice, lawmakers are also reacting to the disturbing incidents, raising questions about the culture of violence within the prison system.
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