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New York Governor Announces Reforms Following Inmate Death at Correctional Facility

Kathy Hochul implements reforms at Marcy Correctional Facility after the fatal beating of Robert Brooks by correctional officers, sparking investigations and protests.

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'Despicable': Fatal beating of Robert Brooks in NY prison sparks outrage, probes
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Prisoner death spurs plan for state policy reforms by New York governor
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NY governor unveils prison reforms after inmate’s death
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Following the brutal death of inmate Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility, NY Governor Kathy Hochul announced several reforms aimed at improving oversight, increasing staffing, and enhancing the use of body cameras. The reforms come in light of alarming footage showing correctional officers beating the handcuffed Brooks before he died. Hochul has directed investigations by the State Attorney General and the FBI, and ordered the termination of 14 staff members involved in the incident. Demonstrations have been held calling for justice and systemic changes within the corrections system.

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