Fatal beating of shackled New York inmate ruled homicide
The death of a handcuffed and shackled inmate who was attacked by officers at a New York State prison has been declared a homicide after an autopsy report, authorities said.New York Governor Kathy Hochul has called for swift criminal charges against those responsible for Robert Brook's "horrific,
New York governor calls for criminal charges in beating death of Robert Brooks after autopsy rules it a homicide
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has called for criminal charges to be filed and arrests to be made after an autopsy report determined Black inmate Robert Brooks’ fatal beating at the hands of correctional officers in December to be a homicide.
Beating Death of Shackled N.Y. Inmate Is Ruled a Homicide, Governor Says
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York said the autopsy results in the death of Robert Brooks, who was beaten by prison guards, should prompt the swift filing of criminal charges.
Fatal beating of shackled NY inmate Robert Brooks ruled a homicide
The death of a shackled inmate at a central New York State prison late last year has been ruled a homicide, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday. Robert Brooks, 43, was brutally beaten with his hands tied behind his back by corrections officers while in custody at Marcy Correction Facility on Dec.
Robert Brooks' Fatal Beating By Correctional Officers Ruled Homicide
An autopsy report has determined that Robert Brooks, a Black inmate in New York who was brutally beaten by correctional officers, died by homicide.
Governor shuts down poultry markets after 7 cases of bird flu detected in NYC
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Hochul in upstate New York Friday, discusses state affordability, salt shortage and prison reform
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Criminal justice advocates push back against Governor's Discovery changes
Outlined in the FY2026 Executive Budget proposal, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing to "streamline" Discovery Laws.
Live Bird Markets Ordered to Close in New York After Avian Flu Is Found
The order affects roughly 80 markets in New York City and in several nearby counties. Gov. Kathy Hochul described it as a ...
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New York Governor Hochul Signs Landmark Legislation Bolstering Reproductive Rights
NY Governor Hochul signed laws protecting reproductive rights, responding to restrictive policies in other states post-Dobbs.
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New York Governor Signs Privacy and Social Media Bills
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Governor closes down NYC area poultry markets after 7 cases of avian flu detected
NEW YORK — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday that all live poultry markets in New York City and three suburban ...
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New York Governor Awards $15.8 Million to Dairy Farms for Sustainable Practices and Water Protection Efforts
New York Governor Kathy Hochul awarded $15.8 million to 22 farms to enhance water quality and mitigate climate change through ...
Suitcase with human remains found in New York's East River
A suitcase containing human remains was recovered by police from New York's East River on Wednesday evening, police said.