Coverage dated September 18, 2026

New York reaches settlement with family of murdered Marcy prison inmate Robert Brooks

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York state has reached a settlement with the family of Robert Brooks, the Rochester man who died after he was beaten by correction officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in December 2024. The Times Union reports the settlement is expected to total at least $10 million.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    State reaches settlement agreement with family of Robert Brooks (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    NEW YORK — The State of New York has reached a settlement agreement with the family of Robert Brooks, the Greece native who was beaten to death by correction officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in 2024. The family filed a federal civil lawsuit in January 2025, shortly after Robert Brooks’ death.

  2. Rochester First

    New York reaches settlement with family of Robert Brooks (opens Rochester First)

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    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York state has reached a settlement with the family of Robert Brooks, the Rochester man who died after he was beaten by correction officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in December 2024. The Times Union reports the settlement is expected to total at least $10 million.

  3. LocalSYR

    New York reaches settlement with family of murdered Marcy prison inmate Robert Brooks (opens LocalSYR)

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    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York state has reached a settlement with the family of Robert Brooks, the Rochester man who died after he was beaten by correction officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in December 2024. The Times Union reports the settlement is expected to total at least $10 million.

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