Death of inmate Robert Brooks, who was beaten by New York prison guards, ruled a homicide
The autopsy reported that Brooks died from “compression of the neck and multiple blunt-impact injuries,” a family lawyer said ...
Death of New York man beaten by prison guards ruled a homicide in autopsy report, lawyers say
Lawyers say the death of a handcuffed man who was pummeled by New York prison guards was ruled a homicide in an autopsy ...
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Binghamton man sentenced to 8 years in New York State Prison
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Broome County District Attorney Paul Battisti announced on Tuesday that a Binghamton man was sentenced to eight years in New York State Prison. The District Attorney’s ...
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Prison staff face lawsuit over fatal beating. But firing officers guilty of abuse is difficult
The New York State prison system is under intense scrutiny after officers fatally beat an inmate last month. The incident was caught on body cameras and that footage was released by the NYS ...
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Fatal beating of inmate prompts calls for reform at New York's state prison system
New York's state prison system is under scrutiny after guards fatally beat an inmate in December, prompting protests and calls for reforms.
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Inmate injured in Central NY state prison dies, family says
Utica, N.Y. — An inmate who was badly injured last month at a Central New York state prison has died, his family said. The inmate, Edward Sholtz, 22, died Sunday at Wynn Hospital in Utica ...
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Families of 2 New York inmates who died after injuries suffered in prison join Syracuse rally demanding changes
to demand changes in New York state’s prisons. The rally featured over 10 speakers, most of who either had loved ones in the state corrections system or had been incarcerated themselves.