New York’s governor orders firing of prison staffers involved in inmate’s fatal beating
Associated PressNEW YORK — New York’s governor has ordered more than a dozen prison staffers to be fired over the fatal beating of an inmate earlier this month. Kathy Hochul said in a statement Saturday that she has directed the state’s corrections department commissioner to begin the process of terminating 14 workers involved in the fatal attack at the Marcy Correctional Facility. State Department of Corrections Commissioner Daniel Martuscello III also denounced the staffers’ actions and said the suspensions are “in the best interest of the agency and the communities we serve.” “There is no place for brutality in our department and we will vigorously pursue justice against the individuals who committed this senseless act,” he said in an emailed statement. Brooks’ family said in a statement from their lawyer that they are “incredibly shocked and saddened” about the death, according to The Times-Union in Albany, which first reported the death. “No one should have to lose a family member this way.” State Attorney General Letitia James said her office is also investigating the use of force by correction officers that led to the death.
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