The deadly beating of Robert Brooks — which was captured on horrifying physique cam video from NYC corrections officers — is being investigated by the FBI, TMZ has discovered.
The federal company stated in a press release to TMZ … “The FBI Albany Field Office and the Department of Justice are reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding the death of Robert L. Brooks to determine the appropriate federal response. As this is an ongoing review, we are not able to comment further at this time.”
The key improvement comes someday after physique cam footage of corrections officers brutally beating a restrained Brooks — who died hours later — was launched by the New York State Lawyer Basic … exhibiting officers hitting the bloodied man repeatedly.
The surprising video reveals Brooks — an inmate serving a 12-year sentence for first-degree assault — being punched and kicked … and being gagged with what seems to be a towel.
New York State Lawyer Basic
Footage additionally reveals one officer repeatedly hanging Brooks with a shoe as different officers maintain him down along with his arms behind him. At one level, the officers raise Brooks up by his neck … he is bought blood throughout his face and he cannot even maintain up his personal weight.
Elizabeth Mazur, lawyer for the household of Robert Brooks stated in a press release to TMZ … “With the Attorney General’s release of these videos, members of the public can now view for themselves the horrific and extreme nature of the deadly attack on Robert L. Brooks. As viewers can see, Mr. Brooks was fatally, violently beaten by a group of officers whose job was to keep him safe. He deserved to live, and everyone else living in Marcy Correctional Facility deserves to know they do not have to live in fear of violence at the hands of prison staff.”
We additionally spoke to New York State Police … who advised us they’re additionally a part of the rising investigation into the loss of life of Brooks.
The outcomes of Brooks’ post-mortem have but to be launched by Onondaga County Medical Examiner’s Workplace.
We reached out to the nook’s workplace on Saturday for any replace on the case … up to now, no phrase again.
