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Inside Marcy Correctional Facility: Violent Culture After Robert Brooks' Death

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Inside Marcy Correctional Facility: Violent Culture After Robert Brooks' Death

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  • Robert Brooks, an inmate at the **Marcy Correctional Facility**, died last month, igniting criticism of inmate brutality.
  • Inmates, like **Frederick Williams**, allege **physical violence** from corrections officers and describe the facility as being "**run by a mob**."
  • Following Brooks' death, New York Governor **Kathy Hochul** pledged to appoint a new superintendent and address issues of violence within the prison.
  • The **Correctional Association of New York** indicated that Marcy has a history of **violence and intimidation** against inmates, highlighting a culture of abuse.
  • Changes proposed include **body cameras** and increased oversight; however, advocates argue profound cultural change in corrections is necessary for real progress.

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